Category: Oral Health & Prevention
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How Do I Clean My Retainer?
Retainers are an essential step in your orthodontic treatment—but putting them in your mouth every day isn’t always pleasant. Learn some simple steps to help keep them clean and fresh-smelling.
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Fresh Fruits, Veggies and Your Dental Health
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, which serves as a powerful reminder to prioritize a diet rich in nature’s offerings. Fruits and vegetables are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that promote overall well-being. These nutrient-dense foods provide countless health benefits, from boosting dental health to reducing the risk of chronic diseases.…
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How to Protect Your Teeth During Summer
Ah, the long sunny days of summer. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, veggies and fruits are flourishing, and bacteria is thriving. This season brings big fun and an equally large potential to get sick with particularly disgusting diseases. Hot and humid temperatures are bacteria’s favorite environment. They’ll infest your food, skin, and innards if…
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The Ultimate Guide to Cosmetic Dental Care
Cosmetic dental care has become increasingly popular as more people seek to enhance their smiles. This blog will explore the essentials of cosmetic dentistry, including common treatments, health benefits, and tips for maintaining a beautiful smile. What is cosmetic dentistry? Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of ones teeth, gums, and/or overall smile. Cosmetic…
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Treat Your Teeth to a Healthy Brunch
Do you brunch? British author Guy Beringer would have strongly advised you to do so. In his 1895 article entitled “Brunch: A Plea” he pointed out that brunch is the perfect cure for crankiness, because “It puts you in a good temper, it makes you satisfied with yourself and your fellow beings, it sweeps away…
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Vaping and Dental Health
In recent years, vaping has emerged as a popular alternative to traditional smoking, with many perceiving it as a safer option. However, the implications of vaping, especially on dental health, are still a subject of extensive research and debate. Understanding how vaping works and its potential effects on oral health is crucial for individuals who…
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Lupus and Dental Implants
People with lupus, an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues, often face unique challenges related to their oral health. Mouth ulcers, dry mouth (xerostomia), and gum inflammation (gingivitis) are common issues for people living with Lupus. Mouth ulcers, typically caused by an overactive immune system and/or medications used to…
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Does Getting Your Teeth Cleaned Hurt?
Sometimes it’s not the cost of dental care that keeps people from going to the dentist for preventive treatments. It’s fear of experiencing pain. Why pay good money just to get hurt? But the longer you delay getting a professional cleaning, the more uncomfortable the process can be.
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A Chipped Tooth? How Serious Is It?
The most common type of dental injury is a chipped tooth. Fortunately, chips in teeth are usually quite easy to repair with dental bonding, veneers or crowns.
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How Much Bacteria is in Your Mouth?
Bacteria is a huge part of the oral microbiome — also known as the mouth’s ecosystem. A single mouth can be home to more than 6 billion bacteria. While that number may raise an eyebrow, getting to know the organisms that live behind your lips will help you manage your oral health more effectively.