Summer is the season of sunshine, vacations, backyard barbecues and sweet treats. But while you are soaking up the sun and savoring your favorite seasonal snacks, your teeth could be taking a hit. The warm-weather months often come with a surge in sugary drinks, frozen desserts and snacking habits that can quietly lead to cavities. Fortunately, a little dietary awareness... read more »
Halloween is just around the corner, and it is a time when costumes, candy and fun take center stage! While indulging in sweet treats is part of the excitement, it is important to be mindful of how those sugary snacks can affect your teeth. From sticky caramel to sour gummies, Halloween candy can lead to cavities and tooth decay if... read more »
Much like Christmas, Easter, a time of renewal and celebration, also brings a delightful array of candies and sweets into our lives. From chocolate bunnies to marshmallow chicks and jelly beans, the temptation is everywhere. While these treats are a fun part of the festivities, they can also pose challenges to our dental health. However, it's entirely possible to enjoy... read more »
Halloween, with its creepy costumes, candy, and spooky festivities, is a much-loved holiday for many. However, as the costumes come off and the sugar-induced high fades, there's an important day on the calendar that often gets overshadowed: National Brush Day, observed on November 1st. This day serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of dental care, especially after a... read more »
You probably already know that maintaining good oral health is crucial for your overall well-being. One common dental condition is gingivitis (the early stage of gum disease) where you experience inflammation within your gums. When left untreated, gingivitis can progress into a more severe form of periodontal disease that can harm your smile. Gingivitis arises as plaque, a sticky film... read more »
It's long been known that your oral health impacts your overall health and that oral issues can impact other areas of your body. It's important to keep your mouth and body safe by learning how to take better care of your smile so harmful oral bacteria can’t travel through the digestive and respiratory tracts where these germs can lead to... read more »
Brushing your teeth every day is the best way to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong by clearing out harmful oral bacteria that can lead to tooth decay and gum disease linked to other health issues. Since the mouth is the gateway to the body, poor oral health is linked to certain cancers, heart disease, diabetes and strokes.,... read more »
Before we get distracted and busy with the upcoming holiday season, September is when we highlight National Gum Care Month, shining a spotlight on gum health. Your gums are essential to healthy teeth and unfortunately, more than half of adults are fighting some degree of gum disease that destroys teeth, gums, bones and connective tissue. Gum Disease Facts -Gum disease... read more »
Your child's developing smile is important to us, and the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry concur that the best time to bring your child to their first dental visit is by the time they turn one. At that time, their primary teeth (baby teeth) have started coming in. Usually by around six months of age you will... read more »
Do you have dental anxiety and tend to put off visiting the dentist? While it might be tempting to delay routine dental checkups or needed treatment, don't do it! The longer you wait to get needed dental care, the more it will take to fix tooth and gum issues. If you find yourself with any of the following signs, please... read more »
