Category: Oral Health & Prevention
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Don’t Use Your Teeth as Tools
Using your teeth as tools for tasks like opening packages, removing tags, or cutting tape might seem convenient, especially around the holidays when we’re all racing against the clock. But it’s a habit that can lead to a range of dental problems. Teeth have one job: they are designed for eating. Each type of tooth…
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Jaw Pain Due to Injury
An accident or a sudden blow to the face can cause severe jaw pain and injury. Learn how to recognize a potentially broken or dislocated jaw—and what to do about it.
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Healthy Thanksgiving Football Snacks
Football season is snack season. Yes, even when the games are held on a day full of deliciousness –Thanksgiving – somehow, we still want to snack before and after the feast. Apparently, a football game without snacks is like a football game with goalposts – what would be the point?
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Pneumonia linked to oral health
Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious cause of death for both adults and children. Approximately 2,400 children under five die from pneumonia daily. World Pneumonia Day, on November 12, 2021, is working to raise awareness of the dangers of Pneumonia, and reduce the risks that can contribute to the disease.
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Halloween Candy & Dental Health
Seems like so many of our National Holidays are celebrated with unhealthy food and drinks. But you can enjoy the fun and still maintain your smile and health. Here are some tips to help you ensure that Halloween doesn’t turn into a dental horror show!
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The Affordable Care Act and Dental Care For Children
The ACA states dental care for children is an “Essential Health Benefit.” A few states do, or are considering, making kids’ dental coverage mandatory. If your state runs its Marketplace, it will also determine other variables like deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance.
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Affordable Dental Care for Older Adults
Older adults can have unique oral health needs and barriers to accessing dental care, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging. Good oral health is essential to overall health regardless of the number of birthdays you've celebrated.
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Ten Things to Do on a Self-Care Day
International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. We all know prioritizing self-care is essential for our overall well-being, but too often taking care of ourselves takes a back seat to our numerous responsibilities. What is a self-care day? A self-care day offers an…
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Why Your Teeth Are So Sensitive To Cold
Cold sensitivity usually means you have a dental health issue, such as tooth decay, damaged dental enamel, or gum disease. If your teeth or gums ache when exposed to cold, you should see your dentist right away to reduce pain right now and protect your health (and bank account!) in the near future. The dental…
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Is Tea Bad for Your Teeth?
On any given day, over 159 million Americans are drinking tea. It’s so popular that it even has a month dedicated to it: January is officially “National Hot Tea Month.” Hot tea can support your oral health, but it can also cause dental problems. We’re about to spill the tea on how to enjoy your tea and…