Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, sharing gratitude, and, of course, enjoying a delicious meal. But between the pies, cranberry sauce, and starchy sides, it’s also a holiday that can be tough on your teeth. With a few simple strategies, you can savor your favorite dishes while keeping your smile healthy and bright. Keep reading to learn more!
Gum disease is a serious oral health concern that many people are unaware they have. About half of all adults experience some form of gum disease after the age of 30. Fortunately, gum disease is entirely preventable, and we have some great tips for how to keep your gums healthy.
You might be keeping up with your daily brushing and flossing, but did you know that oral hygiene is about more than brushing your teeth? Our office is staffed with trained professionals equipped with the right tools to address all your preventative oral healthcare needs! Whether you’re eight or eighty, a visit to the dentist is never just about cleaning your teeth.
Your daily routines shape your overall health, and that includes your smile. But some seemingly harmless habits can do real damage to your teeth over time. Here are four habits to break if you want to protect your teeth and maintain a healthy, confident smile.
Life gets busy, and it’s easy to let dental visits slide to the bottom of your to-do list. But staying on top of your routine care makes a big difference—not just for your teeth and gums, but for your overall health, too. Since May is National Dental Care Month, consider this your friendly reminder that it’s time to take care of you.
April is here, which means it’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month—the perfect time to focus on a disease that often goes undetected until it’s advanced. Around 50,000 Americans are diagnosed each year, and catching it late can make treatment more difficult. But there’s hope. A brief, painless exam can help detect oral cancer early. Keep reading to learn about risk factors, warning signs, and why your routine dental checkup can play a life-saving role.
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month—a timely reminder of just how important healthy gums are for your smile and overall well-being. Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is one of the most common dental issues among adults. It can progress silently, often without noticeable symptoms, and if left untreated, it becomes the leading cause of tooth loss.
As we welcome another new year, have you thought about the role your smile plays in your overall well-being? For many of us, resolutions focus on health, but oral care often gets left out of the picture. Yet, your oral health impacts far more than just your teeth—it’s also connected to your confidence, comfort, and even your overall wellness.
When we aren’t feeling well or experience complications with our oral health, medication can help us feel better and improve our condition. When we learn about side effects from our doctor or pharmacist, they typically tell us how they will affect our overall health. You may be surprised to learn that prescription and over-the-counter medications can affect your oral health as well. We want to raise awareness of the fact that many medications can significantly impact the future of your oral health.
We want to help our patients achieve optimal oral health. However, patients often have certain habits that can affect their teeth and gums. This can lead to problems with decay and gum disease and cause dental emergencies. While some habits are obvious, others may be unexpected. We want to share three of the most common habits that patients are unaware can affect their oral health. Read on to learn if you have any of these habits.
