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...
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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...
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...
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, ...
How Teeth Grinding Can Affect Your Oral Health
Teeth grinding is a threat to oral health that we don’t often consider. Bruxism, or the act of grinding, gnashing, or clenching teeth, is a fairly common issue many people face. This grinding or clenching can happen during the day, but it can also ...
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? It was established by the American Dental Association in 1949 as a one-day event, but by the 80’s it was shifted to a national, month-long observance to showcase just how impo...
Show Your Teeth Some Love This Valentine’s Day
The season of love is upon us, and every store is stocked with red and pink heart-shaped merchandise. Chances are you have a romantic date or a fun outing with friends planned for the holiday, and you want to make sure your pearly whites are at their...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Wisdom Tooth Removal
We all love those hilarious, viral videos of moms driving their kids home from a wisdom tooth removal procedure. They are loopy off the laughing gas, mumbling ridiculous nonsense through their gauze-filled mouths. You may have even seen a few after-p...
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