Getting back to the Basics of Dental Hygiene
Get the most out of your at-home routine by getting back to the basics of dental hygiene. Routines are part of our daily lives and it is easy to let your mind’s autopilot take over. However, when it comes to your smile, relying on muscle memory could be hindering your oral care. Follow these helpful […]
What is the Best Way to Whiten Teeth?
A brighter smile is just around the corner. Smiling can improve your mood, boost your immune system, and even make you appear more attractive to others. However, some people may try to hide their pearly whites because they are embarrassed by stained teeth. Whitening your teeth can make a significant improvement in the appearance of […]
Beautiful Smiles Depend on Healthy Gums
Gums hold your smile in place, keep them healthy with a few simple steps! Your oral health goes beyond just teeth. Gums play a big part in a healthy and beautiful smile. They help protect your teeth and the underlying bone from harmful bacteria in the mouth. Think of your teeth as a fence post […]
Teeth Grinding is on the Rise Due to Pandemic Stress
Studies have shown that teeth grinding has increased during the pandemic; we can help protect your smile. Now that we’re more than a year into a global pandemic, we are learning more about the variety of indirect effects that COVID-19 has had on the population. We have seen it affect our mental health, our emotional […]
Nine Essential Nutrients Every Child Needs
A healthy diet is important for everyone, but for your child’s proper growth and development, they must get their recommended daily allowances of bone-growing, muscle-strengthening vitamins and minerals. A colorful diet based on whole foods like dairy, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats will help make sure your child has all the building blocks so […]
Tooth Fairy Fun!
While the modern Tooth Fairy idea might be new, traditions surrounding baby teeth date back as far as ancient times. Every human culture has its own traditions surrounding the disposal of baby teeth. The concept of the Tooth Fairy, for example, dates back to ancient Norse and Northern European traditions. Some cultures plant the baby […]
Heart Health and the Dental Connection
February is American Heart Month! What does heart health have to do with oral health? Evidence suggests… a lot! Science has found two very distinct links between a person’s oral health and heart health. Signs of heart disease may be noticeable in a person’s gum tissue, and someone with gum disease has a higher risk […]
How to Survive Your Baby’s Teething
Teething can be a trying time for both babies and parents. Here are some tips to help make life a little more pleasant for everyone. Did you know that when your baby is born, all 20 of their baby teeth are already developed below the gums, ready to appear when they are 4-7 months old? The teething process, however, begins a few months before […]
When is it Smart to Remove Wisdom Teeth?
Some dentists are rethinking automatically extracting wisdom teeth, but in some cases, keeping your wisdom teeth just isn’t that wise. When you are born, all your baby teeth are developed and waiting below the gum to start popping through when you are about six months old. Wisdom teeth, however, don’t start to develop until you […]