If you’re a fan of making New Year’s resolutions and sticking to them then we have 11 helpful tips for keeping your smile bright and your mouth happy in 2018. Even if you aren’t a fan of New Year’s resolutions, our list is still a great place to start on the road to good oral…
The holidays are usually jam-packed with activities and sweet treats. You often skip your regular oral health care habits because of hectic days and event-filled nights. With that in mind, we have five tips to help your smile cope with the holidays. Embrace Sweet Treats In Moderation Candy and sweets are everywhere during the…
Skip (or at least go easy) on the candy and the chocolate this year when you’re filling the holiday stockings for your loved ones. Instead of a stocking full of sugar, why not add some of these healthy and sometimes funny oral health stocking stuffers that are sure to bring a smile to the faces…
One of our patients recently asked us what it takes to become a dentist. We gave them a quick answer classroom education, real-world internships, rigorous testing and a desire to help others but thought we might provide a more complete overview in our blog. So here is what it takes to become a dentist. Dentists…
Thanksgiving dinner is an all-day event at many homes, with the main meal in midafternoon followed by grazing the rest of the day and evening. Much of what you consume that day isn’t all that healthy for your oral health. But these seven tips on making smart choices on what you eat – or serve…
Do you know what’s in that mouthwash you just gargled with that you purchased at the store? Often it will include alcohol, along with a blend of chemicals that you’ve never heard of and aren’t sure how they impact your health. If you want to avoid those chemicals, an alternative that is better for your…
How do you decide what is the best toothbrush for your oral health needs? Do you go with a favorite color? Maybe the type of bristles soft or hard? How the toothbrush feels in your hand when you are brushing? Or the cost? All of those are important (even the color of your toothbrush) because…
Halloween Treats Don’t Have to Create Chaos in Your Child’s Mouth Halloween is less than a week away, and children are looking forward to trick-or-treating for bags of candy that they can munch on for many months this winter. All that sugar doesn’t have to equal a mouth full of cavities and a visit to…
When Are Crowns For Your Teeth Necessary and What Are Your Options? You’ve probably heard about dental crowns. But do you know what oral health problems necessitate a crown and what types of materials you have to choose from when the crown is made? You will probably need a dental crown in the following situations: The…
Cocoa Beans Are Full of Antioxidants That Benefit Your Mouth and Teeth Are you one of the 50% of Americans who consume chocolate daily? If you are, here’s some good news dark chocolate is actually good for your teeth and mouth. That doesn’t mean every kind of chocolate (i.e. milk chocolate) is going to benefit…