Did you know that what you eat and how often you eat can play a role in your overall dental health and whether you get cavities? That’s because food can affect your mouth and teeth long after you swallow that… Read More
Archive for the ‘Dental Health’ Category
How is Your Oral Health Linked to Other Areas of Your Body?
It’s important to maintain your oral health, and not just for the sake of your teeth and gums. Poor oral health has been linked with a number of other health problems. Though it hasn’t yet been determined if all of… Read More
How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays
The holiday season is here, which means lots of sweets and goodies that your taste buds will love. Your teeth however won’t feel the same way. Overloading on holiday sweets is no good for your teeth, and is a fast… Read More
How to Treat Bad Breath
Bad breath? We’ve all been there. Morning breath is one thing, but if you’ve found yourself constantly suffering from bad breath, you probably need to make a few changes to your oral hygiene regimen. Bad breath, also known as halitosis,… Read More
How to Treat Dry Mouth
Do you have dry mouth? Dry mouth is a common oral health problem. It might not seem like a big deal, but dry mouth can actually contribute to a number of other oral health concerns, including tooth decay, gum disease,… Read More
Do I Need to Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Do you need to get your wisdom teeth removed? Why are they called wisdom teeth anyway? What should you do after you’ve had your wisdom teeth removed? Learn all about wisdom teeth in this week’s blog. Wisdom Teeth What’s in… Read More
What are Temporomandibular Disorders, or Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
If you find that your jaw hurts on a regular basis, there’s a good chance you have a temporomandibular disorder, also known by the acronym TMD. So what is a temporomandibular disorder? And what can you do to treat it?… Read More
Bad Oral Hygiene Habits
You’ve heard the same thing over and over about good oral hygiene habits. Brush twice a day, floss once per day, limit sugary foods, etc. We make sure to take care of our teeth as best as we can everyday,… Read More
Is Using Mouthwash the Same as Flossing?
You’ve no doubt heard many a mouthwash advertisement that claims mouthwash is just as effective as floss in maintaining your oral health. Is this actually true? Find out in this week’s blog! Mouthwash vs. Flossing The short answer is: no… Read More
Toothaches: Why You Get Them, and What to Do About Them
Toothaches are a tooth’s painful way of letting you know that something isn’t as it should be. Most toothaches are caused by tooth decay, which means you’ll need to see the dentist in order to get it checked out. Let’s… Read More