Tooth-Friendly Foods
Dental research has come so far over the past several years. Not only do we now have the benefit of a wide variety of high-tech dental procedures available to save our teeth, we also know exactly how to maintain an effective oral hygiene routine at home. But good oral health isn’t just about dental procedures […]
How Soft Drinks Affect Oral Health
There have been several news stories in the media lately warning that drinking too many soft drinks may not be the best choice for your overall health. But there’s something else you should know regarding sodas: they may not be good for your oral health either. Enamel is the hard external layer of your teeth. […]
How Obesity and Gum Disease Are Related
Over the past few years, obesity has increased significantly within the U.S. In fact, recent studies suggest that 67% of adults in this country are overweight or obese, and more than 34 percent are severely obese. Most of us know that obesity contributes to a wide range of serious health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, […]
Oral Hygiene Basics for Your Family
October is National Oral Hygiene Month, which is a great time to review some basic tips and guidelines for your own oral hygiene routine. If you enjoy good oral health, your teeth will be clean, your gums will be pink (not red or light pink), and you won’t have bad breath on a regular basis. […]
Important Information about Fluoride
Most of us have heard about the benefits of fluoride when it comes to helping to ensure good oral health. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that already exists in much of our water. Many years ago, experts found that fluoride can actually help prevent cavities, so several municipalities started adding additional fluoride to their […]
Attention Parents: How to Be a Great Tooth Fairy
The vast majority of us remember the excitement of losing a tooth as a young child, knowing that we could put the tooth under our pillow at night and the Tooth Fairy would come to leave us money for our treasured teeth. Believed to have started in the US in the early 1900s, the Tooth […]
Good Oral Health Means Taking Care of Your Tongue
Most of us know the importance of brushing and flossing every day. But maintaining good oral health involves more than paying attention to your teeth and gums. There’s one part of your mouth that many people overlook entirely, but it’s a vital part of your overall health, and the quality of your life actually depends […]
Options for Replacing Missing Teeth
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you’re not alone. In fact, it is estimated that 178 million Americans are missing at least one tooth. Most dentists strongly encourage people who are missing teeth to choose a method to replace them. There are many reasons for this, including the fact that other teeth will shift […]
Surprising Services Provided by Dentists
We all know about most of the services provided by dentists, such as fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, dental bridges, etc. But there are other treatments offered by some dentists that may surprise you. Although these services are directly related to oral health, they go beyond the scope of typical dental services. Snoring and Apnea Treatments […]
Why It’s So Important to Replace Missing Teeth
Missing one or two teeth is quite common among adults in the US, particularly within the older population. In fact, by the time they reach middle age, the majority of people in this country are missing at least one tooth due to a variety of reasons. Many people choose to simply live without those teeth, […]