Summer means fun in the sun and BBQ’s in the backyard.  But certain summer-specific foods can hurt your teeth if you’re not careful. Corn on the Cob While corn itself isn’t bad for your teeth, eating it off the cob can cause fillings to dislodge and chipping to occur, especially if your teeth are particularly…

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A tour of your mouth can provide clues to your overall health. Let’s take a tour around the inside of your mouth. With just a few minutes of exploring your teeth, gums, tongue, and lips — as well as the lining of your cheeks — you could learn something important about your health. Here’s what…

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If you’ve missed a few professional cleanings or haven’t been brushing at home, you may need more than a “regular cleaning,” costing you more time and money. Did you know a routine cleaning is clinically called a prophylaxis, or prophy cleaning?  This is because it’s a preventative measure to reduce your risk of developing periodontal…

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Periodontal disease is rarely found in children and only sometimes found in adolescents. However, children should still learn the importance of keeping their teeth and gums healthy to prevent periodontal disease in the future. Children should brush their teeth twice a day and learn how to floss properly- if children learn how to floss at…

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Diabetic patients are more likely to develop periodontal disease, which in turn can increase blood sugar and diabetic complications. People with diabetes are more likely to have periodontal disease than people without diabetes, probably because people with diabetes are more susceptible to contracting infections. Periodontal disease is often considered a complication of diabetes. Those people…

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COVID-19 is a new disease and we’re still learning how it spreads. The virus is thought to spread when infected people sneeze or cough, and possibly by touching contaminated surfaces. It may also be found in saliva. So when you’re sick and brush your teeth, germs end up on your toothbrush. And if it’s stored…

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Studies find that, on average, despite taking care of their physical health, many athletes have more tooth decay than their peers. Athletes are known for taking excellent care of their bodies so they can perform at the top of their game. However, a published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that of 278…

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All of us are going through a lot of change right now. COVID-19 has disrupted our lives in many ways. While there are a lot of things we can’t do, we can still take care of our health. With dental offices across the country postponing non-emergency dental treatment, it’s more important than ever to keep…

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Sometimes dentists recommend a dose of antibiotic before dental treatment.  Here’s why. You may have a family member or friend mention that they take a dose of antibiotics before dental procedures.  Have you ever wondered why? Everyone has a bacteria in their mouth.  During certain dental procedures, there is a risk of bacteria from the…

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