You probably already know how important regular dental visits are for keeping your teeth and gums in good shape. Besides brushing and flossing, dental visits are the best thing you can do for your oral health. But what you might not know is that there’s a strong relationship between your […]
We’ve all been told that smoking is bad for our overall health. But did you know that it’s also bad for your dental health? It’s safe to say that not many smokers realize the risks to their teeth that smoking can cause. So, give yourself a pat on the back […]
More than 23 million people in the United States have diabetes. If you’re one of them, it’s easy to understand why you’d want to know how diabetes affects your oral health. You might be surprised to learn that if your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you are more likely […]
Estimates suggest that annually Americans consume 45 million pounds of caffeine from hot beverages. Hot coffee and teas are the most popular sources for the legal psychoactive stimulant drug. Both beverages are associated with having dental health perks as black coffee has been found to lower acid levels on teeth, […]
Gum Health and Preventing Gum Disease It may be alarming to learn that you need to start treating gum disease, but the truth is, there are a number of successful options to treat the problem. Maybe your issue began with an infection that included very little to no pain or […]
How to Prevent Dental Bone Loss Between eating, playing sports and chewing on anything from pencils to bubblegum, humans tend to put a lot of stress on our teeth. Luckily for us, each one is secured in place by the bones and tissues in our mouths. Specifically, our teeth are […]
People skipped going to the dentist during the pandemic. It’s time to catch up. Skipping those regular dental visits during the pandemic may lead to far more trouble than a toothache. Lots of people missed dental exams and teeth cleanings over the past year because of Covid-19. Now that many […]