Protecting Your Dental Health This Thanksgiving We all have our Thanksgiving traditions, whether that’s a certain dish made by a favorite aunt, a particular movie played every year, or a game of football in the backyard with all the cousins. Thanksgiving revolves around these traditions—most famously,...
Did you know that 50% of kids aged 6-8 have at least one cavity in their baby teeth, and over 50% of kids from 12-19 have had at least one cavity in their permanent teeth? Life can be so busy that prioritizing your children's dental...
At the end of a long day, when faced with the choice between battling your toddler over brushing their teeth yet again or just putting them to bed, you may be tempted to forgo the fight. After all, you think, aren’t they just baby teeth? It’s...
Dental abscess is labeled by one dentistry as a serious condition, one that “affects approximately 200,000 people in the U.S. every year, resulting in a large portion of the estimated 850,000 dental emergency room visits annually.” If dealt with promptly, it can be resolved without...
Four of the Worst Summer Foods for Your Dental Health It’s summer, and most people would rather spend a day at the beach than getting a cavity filled. You’d rather use this precious time at the pool, or grilling with your family, or soaking in basically...
Everyone knows—coffee is terrible for your teeth. While it tastes delicious and provides the energy boost you need to get through the day, it also leaves behind an unfortunate yellowish-brown residue that most people would rather do without. Red wine, too, gets a bad rap...
As the school year ramps up, it’s easy to let other priorities fall by the wayside. Just don’t let your child’s dental health become one of them. Now is the perfect time to bring your child in for a checkup and help them get the...
Your mental health can have a huge impact on your overall health, including the health of your teeth and mouth. Oral anxiety isn’t being stressed, anxious, or depressed about your oral health. Instead, oral anxiety is the effects these mental health problems end up having...
You know that good oral health can benefit your overall health. If you’re already brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist regularly, then you may be wondering if there’s anything else you can do. A mouth rinse could be the answer, but is mouthwash necessary? Mouthwash can...
Have you ever experienced a toothache that seemed to appear out of nowhere? If so, it may signal a more serious underlying condition. Tooth pain can occur for many reasons, so it’s important to learn why it’s occurring and get it treated by your dentist...