Have you ever heard the phrase, “You’re as young as you feel?” If you find yourself feeling your age, it might be time to get active! Even though there are no roadmaps to good health, starting and maintaining an active schedule can contribute to healthier bones, a healthier body, and yes, a healthier smile. Healthier […]
Pack a Mouth-healthy Lunch Your Child Will Actually Eat
School’s been in session for a month and you’ve finally gotten back into a rhythm. After you’ve double-checked your children’s homework, you’re likely to start prepping the next day’s lunch. Are you loading that lunchbox with tooth-friendly foods? While we know daily brushing with fluoride toothpaste and flossing are essential to a healthy smile, nutrition […]
4 Reasons to Drink Tap Water When You’re Feeling Thirsty
While it’s perfectly fine to indulge in the occasional soda or wrap up an hour-long workout with your favorite sports drink, drinking water is usually the best way to replenish lost fluids. And just like with your houseplant, tap water reigns superior. Here are 4 reasons why:
Keep Your Smile Healthy During Pregnancy
Congratulations, mommy-to-be! While it may be far from your mind right now, this is a very important time to think about the health of your teeth and mouth. Going to the dentist while you are pregnant is safe. In fact, your mouth may need extra attention during the next several months, as the changes in […]
Why is Dental Insurance Important?
Looking for ways to keep your family healthy? Eating good food, exercising regularly and scheduling annual exams with the doctor are a good way to start. Buying dental insurance and using your dental benefits is another. Twice annual dental visits keep both your teeth and body healthy. Studies tell us that people with dental benefits […]
New Research Finds Oral Bacteria in Healthy Placentas, Emphasizes Importance of Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
Once considered a sterile environment, scientists have discovered that a mother’s placenta is no stranger to bacteria. Additionally, research suggests that the bacteria may have originated in the mouth, solidifying the belief that good oral health is crucial to a healthy pregnancy. The placenta, a female reproductive organ responsible for feeding, removing waste, and providing […]
Eat This, Not That: Summer Edition
Like many Americans, you’ll probably hit up your fair share of barbecues, as we all know how built-in barbecues are worthwhile for any summer party, cookouts, and picnics this summer. Though they’re sure to be filled with tempting treats, too many sugary foods and drinks can take a toll on your teeth over time. Here […]
Tooth Grinding & How to Stop It
There’s nothing worse than waking up feeling more tired than when you went to sleep the night before. Waking up with a headache is even worse. It is estimated that headaches affect about 50% of adults around the world. Many tension headaches can be traced to “a bad bite” or dental stress, particularly tooth grinding. […]
You Have Oral Cancer. Now What?
An oral cancer diagnosis can come as tragic news for you and your family. But it is important to remember that the doctors you will be working with are experts at controlling the spread of cancer. Once diagnosed, you will have many decisions to make. Since you will need to make these decisions while you […]
Open Wide: Oral Cancer Screening
Visiting your dentist twice a year does more than keep your teeth in tip-top shape. Once a year, you should ask your dentist to give you an oral cancer screening. This screening is vital to diagnosing cancer in the early stages, when survival rates are highest. Oral cancer screenings are routine for your dentist. They […]