Category: Oral Health & Prevention
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World Oral Health Day – Happy Mouth, Happy Life
World Oral Health Day is March 20, 2022, and the goal is to encourage as many people as possible to look after their mouth in order to protect their quality of life!
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Seven Tips to Spring Clean Your Teeth Cleaning Routine
Whether it’s already warm where you live or still feels like winter, you’re probably thinking about balmy breezes, longer evenings, and spring cleaning. And as you get your home in shape for spring, don’t forget your teeth! If you haven’t seen your dental hygienist lately, now is the perfect time to book an appointment.
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International Mind-Body Wellness Day
Ready to start 2022 off right? Circle January 3 on your brand new calendar – that's International Mind-Body Wellness Day. It's a great time to figure out how you will take care of your physical and mental health this year.
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Glaucoma Awareness Month: The Connection Between Glaucoma and Dental Health
January’s Glaucoma Awareness Month shines a spotlight on one of the leading causes of irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is typically discussed as an eye disease, but in practice it is a long-term health condition that intersects with many aspects of daily care. Medication use, inflammation, stress response, and aging all shape how glaucoma is managed…
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Dental Care Tips for 2026
How can you get the great smile you want in 2026, without draining your bank account? It’s simple! Just follow our tips below to brighten and enhance your oral health in the New Year.
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Oral Health During Pregnancy: Must-Know Facts
Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary change, and one area that often gets overlooked is oral health. While you may be focused on prenatal vitamins and doctor’s visits, your teeth and gums deserve attention too. There’s growing evidence that oral health during pregnancy can influence outcomes like preterm birth, low birth weight, and gestational complications.…
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Oral Health and Overall Health: What’s the Connection?
When most people think about staying healthy, their minds go to things like nutrition, exercise, and regular check-ups. But there’s one area of health that often gets overlooked – oral health. Your mouth isn’t just for eating, talking, or smiling. It’s a gateway to your entire body. And growing evidence shows that the state of…
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Diabetes and Oral Health: What You Should Know
For individuals living with diabetes, managing blood sugar is just one part of the overall health puzzle. What many may not realize is how closely diabetes and oral health are connected. Poorly controlled blood sugar doesn’t just increase the risk for complications like nerve damage or kidney disease; it can also take a toll on…
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A Healthy Thanksgiving Feast (for Your Teeth)
Your oral health probably isn’t the first thing on your mind when it comes to Thanksgiving. And, yes, you should indulge a bit – it’s Thanksgiving! But you may want to make sure that most of your feast is delicious, healthy food. The good news is that’s not hard, since many traditional T-day dishes are…
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Movember and Oral Health
November is here, and with it, the glorious return of the mustache. All across the country, faces are changing as men grow their “Mos” to support Movember, the leading global movement dedicated to changing the face of men’s health. It’s a friendly competition for a profoundly serious cause. While you’re likely familiar with Movember’s core…