November isn’t just Thanksgiving: It’s also National Diabetes Month. This disease affects around 37 million Americans, including adults and young people. Oral health is closely linked to health issues, including diabetes, and vice versa. Along with your primary care doctor and other specialists, your health care team should also include your dentist! People with diabetes are more prone to cavities... read more »
A healthy, appealing smile starts with a clean mouth. October is National Dental Hygiene Month, where we honor our hard-working, dedicated dental hygienists and the care they provide to protect your smile! Their goal is simple: helping you achieve greater oral health by helping you keep away cavities and gum disease. A Dental Hygienist's Typical Day A typical day in... read more »
September is National Gum Care Month, and we're excited to share some tips to keep your smile healthy and strong. Most people think of tooth loss as a result of tooth decay, but did you know that losing teeth is often a result of gum disease? Brushing and flossing daily as well as regularly seeing your dentist can stop cavities... read more »
Do you put off routine dental care or much-needed dental work because of anxiety? Anxiety is how your body reacts to what you perceive to be stressful or unfamiliar situations. So that sense of distress or dread you have before an event manifests itself as anxiety. While a bit of anxiety can be useful, keeping us alert and aware in... read more »
If you are brushing your teeth twice a day as recommended but not flossing between them, it's not just your smile that will pay the price. Your toothbrush can't reach in between teeth to remove dental plaque (a sticky bacterial biofilm). That's where flossing comes in, because it can reach between teeth and below the gum line where bacteria accumulates... read more »
Join us (and the nation) in celebrating National Teeth Whitening Day on the 17th of June! We're tempted to celebrate this innovative dental treatment for the entire month because when it comes to boosting your smile, one of the quickest and easiest ways to accomplish this is through teeth whitening! And while there are a lot of over-the-counter teeth whitening... read more »
Smiles are wondrous ways to express how we feel, but smiling is not as universal as you'd expect it to be across all cultures. While in America, smiling is a common way to express our feelings and communicate with others, in countries like Japan or Switzerland they don't necessarily smile, even when they are feeling happy. As it turns out,... read more »
If you have missing teeth, or tooth issues, opting for a dental implant is one of the best tooth replacement options you can choose – whether you have lost teeth due to tooth decay, periodontal disease, or injury. Now is a great time to spring into action with a dental implant restoration to complete your smile and put your tax... read more »
If you are like many folks this time of year, making resolutions is probably foremost on your mind. Those resolutions likely have something to do with promoting health and prosperity while giving up unhealthy habits. This year, our dental team highly recommends making some powerful changes to your dental health by implementing healthier dental goals! The Magic Begins With Your... read more »
Winter is coming and if you are anything like us, you are likely busy preparing for the holidays to celebrate with family and friends. Because this time of year is so busy, it's easy to overindulge in your favorite annual treats while tempted to slack on your daily oral hygiene care. But that's a bad combination and you really don't... read more »