Valentine’s Day Tooth Friendly Sweet Treats
Valentine’s Day is near, so it’s not uncommon to see chocolates and sweet treats everywhere in the store. Don’t let temptation get to you; even if you have a sweet tooth, you can still eat healthy (or healthier). You would be amazed to see, and taste, how easy it is to make a healthy item into […]
The Importance of Folate on Dental Health
Did you know that folate is not only an important part of your diet, but it can also play a major role in the upkeep and health of your mouth? Maintenance of your teeth and gums shouldn’t start and stop only in the bathroom; it should bleed into all of the other areas of your […]
Healthy Dental Resolutions for the New Year
For 2016, make one of your New Year resolutions dedicated to improving your dental health, so you can have a brighter and healthier smile! The New Year is an excellent time to create resolutions for improving the health of your mouth and body. It’s easier than you think, and to help you get on the […]
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, […]
Get the Facts about Oral Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that over 40,000 people in the United States received a diagnosis of oral cancer, and that’s just for 2014. Oral cancer can strike any part of the mouth, so that means it can affect the throat (pharynx), your sinuses, the hard and soft palate of your […]
Exercise and Tone While You Brush
Did you know that proper brushing should only take about two minutes? While many do not come close to taking this long, everyone should concentrate on cleaning their teeth thoroughly. However, in today’s fast-paced world, taking two minutes to brush their teeth may seem like a chore to many. Even though being meticulous with your […]
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 […]
Common Dental Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Any kind of dental work done can be a nerve-racking experience, for both young and old. It doesn’t help that there is a lot of stress and anxiety surrounding the idea of going to the dentist, which often times makes one go without having their six-month checkup. This often times leads a person to only […]
Alcohol’s Effect on Oral Health
Do you enjoy having the occasional drink? It’s well known that acidic drinks and sugary snacks are bad for our teeth, but a recent report offers valuable insight into why you should care for your teeth and gums if you consider yourself to be a regular alcohol user. Brazilian researchers have discovered that the consumption […]