You probably know by now that good oral health can do a lot more of your body than simply provide you with whiter teeth and a more sparkling smile. But did you realize that it can actually have a bearing on your health in the winter, helping you...
Read more8 Tips to Help Kids Overcome Fear of Dentists
Taking kids to the dentist is necessary to keep their teeth healthy and promote excellent oral hygiene habits. But from a child’s point of view, a trip to the dentist can be a scary event — lying on a chair in an unfamiliar room...
Read moreDental Resolutions for the New Year
Don’t you love New Years? Even if you aren’t the type to make resolutions, just the idea of getting through one more year can boost your determination to make the next one better. In January we pledge to lose weight, quit smoking, get...
Read moreHow to Choose a Pediatric Dentist
HEALTHY TEETH HAPPY CHILD The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that kids should visit a pediatric dentist when their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday. Our checklist will help you pick the best pediatric dentist to...
Read moreBountiful Thanksgiving Feast and its Dental Health Benefits
At Thanksgiving we have a lot to be thankful for…great family and friends to share the holiday with, good health, and good food. Our Thanksgiving traditions center around a bountiful, hearty meal. This Thanksgiving we will all sit down to a...
Read moreChoosing a Toothbrush: Manual vs. Electric
How do electric toothbrushes stand up against good old-fashioned manual brushing? We went to the experts to find out. The electric toothbrush has become very popular in recent years — some even say it provides superior dental care. But how does...
Read more3 Tips for Flossing with Braces
Encouraging kids to floss even is a challenge for most parents, but it becomes even more challenging when children have braces. The wires in braces prevent you from flossing traditionally, and it’s very difficult to do on your own...
Read more5 Ways Oral Hygiene Affects The Rest Of Your Body
Your dentist has been nagging you to brush twice a day and floss daily for as long as you can remember — and while those habits, along with regular cleanings, are key components to keeping your teeth and gums healthy, it turns out that how...
Read moreA Prepregnancy Dental Checkup
Your reproductive system isn’t the only part of your body that needs attention when you’re thinking about getting pregnant — so do your teeth. That’s why now is a great time to visit the dentist. Making a baby is definitely...
Read moreWhich Mouthwash Should You Use?
Of the market’s abundance of choices―breath-freshening, antibacterial, fluoridated, etc.―which is right for you? Here’s how to tell. If You Have Bad Breath but Not Significant Gum Disease or Tooth Decay… Use: Breath-freshening mouthwash, which...
Read moreTelltale Signs That Your Tooth Has A Cavity
You may not understand it, and the more you think about it the less you want to believe it, but you’re positive you have a cavity, and a painful one, too. How did this happen? You brush twice a day and floss regularly. You rinse with hydrogen...
Read moreStart the School Year off With a Smile
Every child wants to look their best as they head back to school this fall. Parents help by scheduling haircuts and buying new outfits, but most overlook the simple steps to helping their child maintain one of their most visible features –...
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