National Nutrition Month: Nutritional Tips for a Healthy Mouth
We all know that flossing and brushing daily with fluoride toothpaste is essential for a healthy smile. However, while practicing good oral hygiene is necessary for a healthy mouth, properly fueling your body with the nutrients it needs not only affects your overall heath, but it also has an effect on your dental health as […]
The Top 5 Common Dental Mistakes
For many, brushing their teeth is an ingrained part of their day; it’s like muscle memory, you don’t think about doing it, you just do it. While there is no harm in getting into a routine, it can be easy to slip into bad habits and not catch yourself. It doesn’t help that many live […]
Helpful Dental Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are here, and while this time of year is wonderful and full of holiday parties and social occasions, it is not the easiest on your teeth. However, even though the holidays are often busy and party-filled, there are ways to have a healthy balance between enjoying yourself, and keeping your teeth’s health in […]
The Gift of White Teeth for the Holidays
December is the time for social gatherings, holiday parties, and candid camera shots! When memories are created it’s only natural for someone to capture the moment. However, nothing is worse than taking a photo and having to hide your smile. If you smoke and have stained teeth as a result; or maybe you happened to […]
Thanksgiving Dental Tips to be Thankful For
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing colors, and Thanksgiving is almost here! Who doesn’t love the excuse to gorge themselves on delicious and tantalizing food, all while enjoying the company of family and friends. Thanksgiving surely gives many reasons to be thankful, but did you know that Thanksgiving is one of […]
Dental Health Tips for a Healthy Halloween
Fall is here and that means that the holiday season is right around the corner. Halloween is this month, and it marks the beginning of what many would consider to be the annual time of over-indulgence and sweets. Many may see an increase in their consumption of treats and sweets in the next few months, […]
Pregnancy Dental Tips
Pregnancy is an exciting time in a women’s life, but while this is a joyous experience, it is also one of the busiest times one will experience in their lifetime. There is so much to think about and to plan for, and while many concentrate on other priorities, the mother’s mouth and dental health is often […]
The Toothbrush and Its Ugly Truths
Do you share a bathroom with others? Do you have a child going away to college this school year? If so, you might want to rethink where and how you store your toothbrush. Research from a toothbrush cleanliness study was recently presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, and it revealed […]
Back to School Dental Tips
Summer is soon coming to a close, and school will be back in session. If you don’t pack your child’s lunch you may not know what they are eating during the day at school. Just because summer is over doesn’t mean that your child’s teeth are in the clear in regards to sweet beverages and […]
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 […]