Sometimes it’s nice to have options. But when your personal health is concerned, you’re going to want the best. So which do you choose: floss picks, water flossers, or plain old traditional floss? let’s review the pros and cons of each. Floss Picks Floss picks are those small, disposable plastic sticks, generally Y or F-shaped, […]

Nutrition and oral health are as bound together as our heart health and nutrition. we often assume that just cutting out foods that are high in sugar and starches can lead to healthier teeth, but it’s not just about what are teeth are chewing on. It’s also about what how well our body is supplying […]

Sure, there are many teeth whitening regimens out there that you can apply over and over again to keep your teeth as pearly white as possible. However, if you can manage to prevent stains, you wouldn’t have to deal with that at all.

This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day, a celebration that is generally filled with a lot of food and a lot of drinks (and a lot of football). Is your favorite side the stuffing? Or is this one of the few times you let yourself have as many sugary drinks as your body can handle? Before you […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s that time when turkeys are in the oven, when the infamous green bean casserole is on the menu, and when pumpkin pie makes dessert complete the Thanksgiving season is upon us. In addition to being thankful for all of the delicious food, I’m particularly thankful for […]

If you missed part 1, find it here. This week, we’re finishing the two part series about making the most of your visit to the dentist. Moving right along, here are some more tips for optimizing your time and energy when sitting in the patient’s chair in the office. Be Honest When your dentist asks […]

When you have diabetes, high blood pressure has an effect on your entire body, including your teeth and gums. High blood pressure can put you at a greater risk of suffering from oral problems such as cavities and gingivitis. Fortunately, there are preventative steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Tooth […]

During different stages of your life you’re more susceptible to different oral health issues. Pregnant women, teenagers, children and the elderly are all at risk for different complications because they are at different places in their lives. Millennials, the generation of people who are now aged 20-40 years, are currently more at risk for certain […]

As Buddy the elf said, “I love smiling, smiling’s my favorite.”” Is smiling your favorite? If it’s not, maybe it should be! From research, psychologists say that smiling has a direct effect on certain activities associated with happiness. And there is an overwhelming amount of people believe that a smile is one of the most […]

If you only visit the dentist twice a year, it’s important to get the biggest bang for your buck while you’re there. Here are some things dentists would like you to keep in mind when preparing for your appointment so that you have the best experience possible. Schedule Well in Advance Inconvenience can be costly. […]