Oral Health
As you start this new year, here are a few dental health habits to start and keep in 2018. Are you still keeping up with your resolutions? We know that it’s tough to make great changes easily. But when it comes to our health, any changes made for the better are going to be great…
Read MoreHow Does Xylitol Prevent Tooth Decay? We all know that excessive sugar consumption is bad for us, but sweetened options are always much tastier. The problem is, the more we consume, the worse it is for our teeth. We keep up with our daily dental routines, but somehow it just isn’t enough – we still…
Read MoreHow do you fix unhealthy gums? It doesn’t happen overnight, but a few basic changes can help return your gums to health and ensure a confident smile. Periodontal, or gum disease isn’t something anyone wants to hear they have. And chances are, if you’ve been told you have it, the first question you’ll want to…
Read MoreSlips and accidents happen. When they involve knocking your teeth, it can be an extremely painful few moments while trying to find an emergency dentist to help. Let’s take a look at what to do when your mouth hurts. There are many instances in our lives that have led to pain in our mouths. From…
Read MoreThanksgiving is a holiday all about giving thanks and breaking bread with the people in your life. Unfortunately, we rarely consider our dental health during these types of holidays. Our mouths are susceptible to much more because of it is where we ingest almost everything into our bodies, both good and bad. And because we…
Read MoreIt’s the time of year we see the men in the world become much hairier in the face. Consider these Movember Dental Tips as you hang out with your new mountain man. November is the “month of the moustache” to raise awareness of men’s health issues. And they need it – men aren’t the most…
Read MoreCan diabetes cause your teeth to fall out? Unfortunately, the answer is yes. Diabetes is a disease that seems to be affecting more and more of us as time goes on. Between our diets and the constant monitoring of glucose levels, there are a lot of changes that occurs in our lives. Did you know…
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All cancers are terrible. Not only can it affect everyone around us, but it never seems to just affect a single area. Not only is your body hurting, but the treatment for it isn’t fun either. Something that isn’t often talked about is how breast cancer treatment can affect your teeth. People under treatment for…
Read MoreWhen October rolls around every year, a parent begins to put up their sugar radars. After all, Halloween’s sole purpose seems to be centered around sugar consumption. So, it is quite apropos that each October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month. We all know that the way to a healthy…
Read MoreAutumn is the beginning of lots of new things – a cooler season, a new school year, the beginnings of the holiday season. But September is especially important because it is Self-Improvement Month. This month is ideal to revamp things in the areas you feel you are lacking and setting goals you would ultimately lead…
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