The holiday season is filled with joy, laughter and often, indulgent treats. While this time of year brings festive celebrations and family gatherings, it also introduces challenges when it comes to maintaining your dental health. With busy schedules, travel and a buffet of sugary treats, it is easy for oral care routines to take a back seat. However, a few... read more »
November is American Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness about the effects of diabetes on overall health—including your oral health. Many people may not realize the strong connection between diabetes and dental problems, but understanding this link is essential for maintaining a healthy smile. In particular, diabetes can increase your risk for several oral health issues, especially gum disease.... read more »
One of the most important things about maintaining a healthy smile is that it is also vital for your overall health and well-being. One way to ensure good overall health is by having routine dental checkups to reach that desirable goal. Sadly, even in this day and age many people still underestimate the importance of routine dental visits, often waiting... read more »
As the cold winter months slowly fade away, March welcomes the arrival of spring, a season of renewal and rejuvenation. Just as we tidy up our homes and declutter our spaces during spring cleaning, it's equally important to give our oral health some extra attention during this time of year. Now is the perfect opportunity to refresh your oral hygiene... 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 »
Did you know that Gum Disease Awareness month has been declared in all 50 states, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands? Or that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss? February has been officially designated as Gum Disease Awareness Month, and we are ready to help raise awareness and encourage better oral health habits in our patients... read more »
When it comes to your smile, the better you take care of your teeth and gums on a daily basis, the healthier and more attractive it will be! Just like showering or taking a bath every day helps you look and feel your best, your mouth needs to be cleaned as well, especially since you are feeding oral bacteria whenever... read more »
Did you know that gum disease is the number one cause of tooth loss? In fact, three out of four adults in our country experience gingivitis and can be caused by poor oral hygiene, an unhealthy diet, aging or taking particular medications. Gum disease is the umbrella term for gingivitis and periodontitis. Depending on the stage of gum disease, you... read more »
