Swimming is a good way to beat the heat, but did you know it can have an impact on your dental health? It’s true! In recent years, it has become clear that there is a link between chlorinated pool water and dental conditions referred to as swimmer’s erosion, swimmer’s calculus, or swimmer’s mouth. When leftContinue reading “Swim Away from Dental Damage This Summer”
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Mouthwash: Friend or Foe?
Every dentist will tell you that it is necessary to brush and floss your teeth to maintain your oral health, but what about using mouthwash? Is it an essential part of your dental routine, a neutral addition, or actively harmful? While there isn’t a dental consensus about the necessity of mouthwash, there are certain factsContinue reading “Mouthwash: Friend or Foe?”
Better Hydration for Better Smiles
With the heat of summer on the horizon, many of us will need to drink more water than ever to stay hydrated. How does drinking water affect our teeth? Here are some ways that consuming water not only increases your overall health, but your dental health, too. No Sugars, No Acids Water is the bestContinue reading “Better Hydration for Better Smiles“
Aging and Oral Health: Know the Facts
It’s a fact that getting older results in changes to our dental health, so have you ever wondered what you can do to make sure that your teeth withstand the test of time? Is it inevitable that as we age, we will lose teeth and require dentures? Let’s talk about aging and the realities behindContinue reading “Aging and Oral Health: Know the Facts”
Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April, a month that’s filled with beautiful spring weather, the sun is out longer, which means summer is getting closer. April is also the month to raise awareness of a cause very important to us, and one that could affect us all. It’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month. According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 54,000Continue reading “Oral Cancer Awareness Month”
Historical Women in Dentistry
March is filled with so many special days that we often celebrate or engage with. St. Patrick’s Day, daylight savings, the first day of Spring, Pi Day, but did you know that March is also Women’s History Month? Women’s history month is a celebration of the role of women in American history, so let’sContinue reading “Historical Women in Dentistry”
Matters of the Heart! and Tips to De-Stress
It’s that time of year… love and happiness is in the air! It’s also a month that brings awareness to big topics. February is Children’s Dental Health Month and American Heart Month (AHM). While many of us have kids, we all have hearts, so let’s talk about that. Our heart is the most vital muscleContinue reading ” Matters of the Heart! and Tips to De-Stress”
5 Causes of Sensitive Teeth
2022 is here, and so is winter! January is a very cold month; with the stormy weather, we may notice that the cold air is causing a sharp pain at the base of a tooth… or two. What exactly does that mean and why is it happening? The most common answer is tooth sensitivity. Continue reading “5 Causes of Sensitive Teeth”
5 Holiday Stocking Stuffers to Make a Smile Brighter!
The Holidays are now in full swing. It’s getting colder, the sun is setting a little earlier, but the decorations are out and shining bright. The holidays are a time where people get together and celebrate friends, family, good health, happiness, and festive foods! With all the holiday sweets and desserts that we usually eatContinue reading “5 Holiday Stocking Stuffers to Make a Smile Brighter!”
Things You Need to Know About Dental History
The dentistry field has come a very long way from where it started. One of the oldest medical professions, it dates back to 7000 B.C. during the Indus Valley Civilization. However, descriptions that date back to 5,000 B.C document knowledge and presence of dentistry and tooth decay. Back then, people thought the cause ofContinue reading “Things You Need to Know About Dental History”
Cosmetic & Family Dentistry 