When we think of going to the dentist, oftentimes, there may be some level of anxiety or fear surrounding the visit. For some, it’s the fear of possible pain or the sound of a drill, or even the discomfort of having to keep your mouth open for an e...
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Can Your Oral Health Affect the Rest of Your Body?
We often think of our mouths as just a small part of our anatomy, separate from the rest of our body’s systems. Our oral health seems so far removed from our cardiovascular health or mental health, and often, significantly less concerning. The heal...
Back to School: Teaching Dental Hygiene in the Classroom
It’s August and kids are headed back to school for the fall. They are anticipating solving math problems, writing essays, presenting science projects, and maybe even taking a health class. One subject they probably won’t encounter in school is de...
Facts You Need to Know about Dental Insurance
Did you know that nearly two in five Americans claim to have limited or delayed their dental care due to their financial situation? This same study found that more than half of the survey respondents consider routine dental visits a “nice to haveâ€...
What You Should Know Before Using Whitening Strips
We all want to have dazzling smiles in time for the summer months. Almost every commercial features families flashing their pearly whites by the pool. Everyone wants to look and feel their best in the summertime, especially with all the summer holida...
How Dental Veneers Can Improve Your Smile
It’s a sad reality of life that the majority of us are not born with a perfect million dollar smile. Whether we go through treatment with braces, or decide not to undertake that sometimes painful process, the majority of the population will still h...
Should Your Dentist Be Screening You for Oral Cancer?
With all the things dentists check for and help treat during our regular check-ups – cavities, chipped teeth, bleeding gums, or bad breath – the last thing on our mind is to be checked for signs of oral cancer. However, based on recent re...
Are Clear Aligners Right for Me?
When we think of braces, we often picture an uncomfortable mouth full of metal. Adults especially tend to shy away from the discomfort, inconvenience, and overall embarrassment that is associated with metal braces. But what if there was another way t...
Water Flossing vs. String Flossing
Everyone can agree that flossing is an essential step in maintaining healthy teeth and gums, but it’s not always the step that everyone looks forward to. Many dentists understand the stress of that upcoming dental appointment where you flossed like...
When Should My Kids Start Orthodontic Treatment?
Most ads for braces feature young children or teens laughing, their brightly colored bands matching their sunny smiles. These images make getting braces seem exciting and fun, but for anyone who has had braces before, they know it can be a daunting, ...
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