04 Mar Let Dentists Be Dentists
We’ll consider the dangers of a few of the top trends of at-home dentistry and see why it’s best to just let the dentists be dentists. ...
22 Feb Genetics and Dental Health: A Brief Survey
The connection between genetics and oral health is complex. In this post, we examine how your biology and your oral health are linked. ...
06 Feb A Parent’s Guide to Diet and Dental Health
If you want your kid to have healthy, strong teeth, it matters what they put in their body. Dental health isn’t disconnected from the rest of the body. People are interconnected beings, and children need a nutritious diet to be able to thrive, both...
11 Jan Should I Get Braces This Year? How to Make Your Decision
It’s the start of a new year, and the first thing on your 2024 bucket list probably isn’t “get braces.” But whether you’re 13 or 33, your oral health matters. If left untreated, misaligned teeth could lead to “tooth decay, gum disease, tooth loss, affected...
09 Dec 4 Holiday Foods You Should Avoid This Christmas
When the holidays approach, everyone looks forward to seeing their family and lots of people look forward to the holiday food! You might throw caution to the wind and indulge in every delicious treat, or worry about eating so much unhealthy food, but have you...
13 Nov TMJ and the Teeth: A Look at How TMJ Affects Dental Health
Temporomandibular joint disorder—try saying that five times fast! It’s a mouthful—no pun intended. More commonly known as TMJ disorder, this condition doesn’t just cause debilitating facial pain. It can damage your dental health, too. Today, we’ll explore these troubling effects that temporomandibular joint disorder can...
13 Oct Gum Health: The Key to Avoiding Tooth Loss for Seniors
Have you ever seen those cartoons where someone takes out their chattering teeth? The idea of someone only having gums has always seemed ridiculous to me. But these cartoons aren’t completely ridiculous, in fact they are based on some truth. Teeth loss among senior citizens...
12 Sep 3 Steps to a Healthier Smile
Everyone wants their smile to last, but sometimes we fall into bad habits and risk permanent damage to our teeth. Following some simple rules and avoiding bad habits can help you keep your smile healthy and beautiful for a lifetime. One – Diligent At-Home Care Don’t: Skip...
30 Aug All About Dental X-Rays
Dentists have a variety of instruments that they employ to understand what’s going on with the inside of your mouth. When you follow their instructions to open wide, most likely, they use start with the small circular mirror on a wand, angling it around in...
30 May Naturally Brighten Your Smile
If a sparkling white smile is your priority, you may have tried home remedy after home remedy in an attempt to attain that dazzling smile. You might have worked your way through dozens of Pinterest life hacks and brand after brand of at-home whitening kits,...