10 Must-Follow Oral Hygiene Tips
Here are our top 10 oral hygiene tips to help you improve your oral health and achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles. 1. Brush Twice a Day Brushing your teeth for a full two minutes, twice a day, can make a significant difference in your oral health. While this may be a well-established routine for…
Read MoreThanksgiving Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth
While everyone’s recipes may vary, many of the main dishes served on Thanksgiving remain the same. Learn which ones are especially good for your oral health and how to take better care of your teeth year-long! 1. Turkey The main dish that sits on (just about) every dining table on Thanksgiving plays a huge role…
Read MoreHow Hormones Impact Women’s Dental Health
Hormones play a vital role in our bodies, influencing various systems, including oral health. Women experience numerous hormonal changes throughout their lives, and these fluctuations can significantly impact the mouth. This blog post will dive into how women’s hormones affect oral health during different life stages and how to keep your mouth healthy through it…
Read MoreThe surprising factor that affects the appearance of your smile
High blood pressure affects gum health, leading to an unexpected impact on our smiles. High blood pressure is a widespread health issue affecting millions worldwide. While typically attributed to factors like diet and exercise, a recent study published in the Journal of Advanced Research (January 2023) reveals an intriguing connection between high blood pressure and gum health. Gingivitis,…
Read MoreMaintaining a Healthy Mouth with Diabetes
Over 37 million Americans are currently living with diabetes. Every year, approximately 1.5 million people are diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and 14% of new diagnoses are people under 20 years old. This chronic metabolic disorder leads to high blood sugar levels due to inadequate or impaired insulin production. Besides its impact…
Read MoreSeptember is National Gum Care Month
Did you know that over 47% of Americans struggle with gum disease annually? September is National Gum Care Month. Good oral health care is important every month of the year, but we hope this month you will take a bit of time to check on the health of your family so you can avoid experiencing…
Read MoreA Dental Don’t: Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard
Brushing your teeth twice per day is important to keeping your teeth clean and healthy. But believe it or not you can brush your teeth too hard. Sometimes people over brush or brush too hard on their dominant side or simply put too much pressure on the teeth. This can damage your gums which can’t…
Read MoreApril is Oral Cancer Month…
Learn the symptoms and what areas your dentist should be examining at your next visit. In 2021, some 53,000 Americans were diagnosed with oral cancer, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation. This number has steadily risen over the last decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic has raised the risk even more. A study in the Journal of the…
Read MoreWhy Is Coconut Oil Good for Your Teeth?
Did you know!?! – Coconut oil is an antibacterial food that can reduce bad breath and tooth decay. It is popularly used for oil pulling, the traditional practice that removes toxins in the mouth and helps fight gingivitis, plaque accumulation and microorganisms that cause bad breath. It does not reverse the effects of tooth decay,…
Read More10 Misunderstandings or Myths About Brushing Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth is the cornerstone of a healthy dental hygiene routine. We have been taught, told, and exhorted to brush our teeth from the emergence of our very first tooth. For many of us, the act of brushing our teeth has become an almost sacred part of our daily routines. We wake up, we brush our teeth,…
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