Dental Tips for Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and in recognition we are offering parents and caregivers dental tips for good oral health, and to help instill good dental habits in children. Setting up good habits early is important as ADA statistics show that caries, also known as tooth decay, is the most common, chronic childhood […]
Some Surprising Ways to Rid Your Mouth of Bad Breath
Halitosis stinks, literally, and sometimes standard methods for dental hygiene just don’t cut it. You use mouth wash, brush, floss, and even use the tongue scraper every day, but you still suffer from bad breath. If this sounds like a problem you are having, then be sure to read on to learn some of the […]
A Guide To DIY Toothpaste
For those of you who have a hard time deciding in the toothpaste aisle, or hate most of the ingredients present in most toothpaste’s, did you know that you can effectively make your own toothpaste? Even if you are tight with money and can’t afford that tube of toothpaste, there’s a good chance you can […]
10 Bad Habits That Are Ruining Your Teeth
With the New Year approaching it’s time to plan for those 2015 resolutions; most people pick resolutions to lose weight and find better employment, but most people don’t think of their teeth. Did you know that you could be wrecking your teeth with everyday habits you may have? Most people are, and don’t even realize […]
Are Cavities Contagious? Research Says Yes
Do you have a child who has developed cavities at a very young age, even though you know your child has diligent dental care? Or maybe you keep on getting cavities, but yet you take excellent care of your teeth; new research shows that cavities are in fact contagious, and it may surprise you to […]
Athletics and Dental Health
Dental care is important, it’s something that should have a place in everybody’s daily hygienic rituals, but according to Dr. Sharon Colvin athletes in particular can have some special concerns. Sharon Colvin has been a dentist for almost 30 years, and she believes that it’s the sugary drinks, sweating, dry mouth, and the falling that […]
Give Thanks For Dental Health (Recipes Included!)
With Thanksgiving coming up I know it can be tempting to gorge yourself with food until you can’t eat anymore, well until dessert time rolls around, that’s when you suddenly have enough room in your stomach for more food. Not only can this be bad for your gut, but for your teeth too, as Thanksgiving […]
Dental Care Reduces Respiratory Infection Risk in ICU Patients
A study published in the November issue of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, suggests that patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who receive enhanced oral care from a dentist are at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), like ventilator-associated pneumonia, during their stay. “Bacteria causing healthcare-associated infections often start in […]
Oral Safety Tips For Your Children This Halloween
The spookiest holiday of the year is right around the corner. Here are some ways you can prevent your children from facing their worst Halloween nightmare… the dentist chair. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends consuming Halloween candy and other sugary snacks after a meal. The excess saliva produced by your mouth during mealtime will […]
Fun and Engaging Dental Activities For Kids
It can be difficult to teach the importance of oral health to children. A few lessons now can make a difference in how their healthy habits evolve as they get older. Not to mention, problems with baby teeth can impact permanent teeth, making oral care all the more important. That’s why parents and teachers around the […]