Have A Heart Problem? 9 Issues Your Dentist Needs To Know About
Heading to the dentist’s office with a heart-related issue? It’s important to tell your dentist about it! Your mouth and heart are linked in more ways than you might expect – and failing to inform him or her about cardiovascular problems could spell serious trouble. For your health and safety, be ...
Continue Reading →How to Care for Your Infant’s Oral Health
Teeth or no teeth, your infant’s oral health should always be a top priority. But, how are you supposed to care for your baby’s teeth? There are numerous steps to take and each serves an important purpose in preparing your baby for a future smile he or she will be glad to show off.
First: Caring for Your Baby’s Gums
Although your baby is born without ...
Continue Reading →Fix Chips, Cracks, and Other Problems with Dental Bonding
Teeth chip, crack, decay, and discolor over time. All too often, people accept this and their “new” (less than improved) smile. But with dental bonding, you don’t have to.
Dental bonding is a common procedure in which a tooth-colored resin is applied (or “bonded”) to teeth with a special light. It can restore or enhance your smile without the high cost of veneers or ...
Continue Reading →Dry Mouth: Is It Sneaking Past Your Radar?
A dental epidemic is brewing, and it’s called Xerostomia, or “Dry Mouth”. It sounds innocuous enough, and perhaps that is why many people affected by the problem fail to treat it, or detect it altogether. But it’s nothing to scoff at, especially considering that extreme cases of this widespread problem include difficulty swallowing, speaking, and in ...
Continue Reading →Dentist or Detective?
Major Health Clues Your Mouth Provides
Chew on this for a minute: just by glancing inside your mouth, your dentist can tell you a number of things that may be news to you and your doctor! Surprising as it may sound, your oral health can speak volumes about the rest of your body, and something as simple as a routine dental checkup can benefit your health and wallet big ...
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Toothbrushes 101: How to Choose and Care for Your Toothbrush
When it comes to taking care of your teeth and keeping your smile looking great, your toothbrush plays an essential role. But, how much thought do you actually give to your toothbrush when selecting one or caring for it over time? Probably not much!
Choosing the right toothbrush, caring for it, and knowing when to replace it are all essential components of great ...
Continue Reading →8 Everyday Habits That Harm Your Smile
Your teeth are supposed to last a lifetime. But some common habits could be reducing the durability of your teeth without you even realizing it.
By recognizing the habits that can compromise the structure and health of your smile, you can take steps to protect it.
Many individuals skip regular dental cleanings or avoid getting necessary procedures due to anxiety, a lack ...
Continue Reading →7 Surprising Foods That Are Staining
Your Teeth
Wine, coffee and tea–it’s the trifecta of tooth-staining foods that almost everyone knows to avoid in order to protect their pearly whites. These beverages, however, are just the beginning of a long list of foods that can sabotage your smile, and chances are that many are flying undetected right under your very nose! From condiments to candy, put these sneaky offenders on your radar ...
Continue Reading →7 Dental Hacks to Protect Your Child’s Smile
Take notes, tired parents! If you’ve all but emptied your bag of tricks to get your little one to brush and floss regularly, there are still a few more cards you can put up your sleeve to help keep smiles cavity-free.
Give these sneaky (yet proven) dental hacks a try to preserve your child’s oral health:
4 Dental Do’s For Expectant Mothers
Free up some time in your calendars, moms-to-be! The OB-GYN visits may be coming fast and furious, but believe it or not, there’s someone else you need to be seeing to protect your health and that of your baby: your dentist.
All the changes that come with your rapidly growing bump — and perhaps some common, yet misplaced fears — may tempt you ...
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