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 […]
To Fill or Not To Fill… That Is The Question
To fill or not to fill; that is the question. To cave to the dentist chair, or succumb to the cavity and forever hold your peace. Well the choice is yours. But we are here to give you all the facts you need to make an educated decision. A cavity, also known as tooth decay, […]
5 Tooth-Friendly Easter Basket Ideas
According to the National Confectioners Association, Americans spend more than $1.5 billion on Easter candy every year. That gives me a bellyache and a toothache just thinking about it. It is time to make a change. Let’s hop into this Easter with a new incentive: to keep it healthy and to support our bright smiles. […]
Chew On This! Foods For Oral Health
According to the London Times, the average person spends six years and ten months eating in his or her 70-year lifetime. In that time what kind of damage are we doing to the health of our teeth? Improving your diet can prevent two of the most common diseases of modern civilization, tooth decay and gum […]
National Dental Assistant Recognition Week!
There’s only one holiday we look forward to after Valentines Day… Dental Assistant Recognition Week! From March 2nd to March 8th, show your affection to the Dental Assistants who’ve dedicated their time to their practice and helping to provide patients with the care that they need. This year’s theme, “Dental Assisting: Embracing the Changes of […]
The Gift of True Love
Roses and chocolate: The quintessential Valentines Day duo. Something about those velvety red petals paired with the rich indulgent flavor of heart-shaped confections on your tongue; there is no rival. But wait! If it’s enticing your palette, it may not have your pearly whites’ best interest at heart. Good news chocolate lovers. Dark chocolate is […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease
Do you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? New research shows that regular visits to the dentist may just be what the doctor ordered. In a recent study conducted at Case Western University in Cleveland, OH, 40 people with severe RA symptoms (i.e. fatigue, fever, weight loss, stiffness, and tender, swollen joints) were split into two groups. […]
Sleep Apnea and Pregnancy
Are you ready to plan a family? If you’ve already been diagnosed with sleep apnea… you’ll want to continue the treatment plan you’ve set up with your medical professional and let your OBGYN know about it. If you don’t suffer from sleep apnea… you should know that breathing during your sleep cycle may change while […]