You probably don’t think too much about your saliva and the important role it plays in your oral health. But we here at Olney Dental have a great appreciation for it. We encounter saliva every day! And we know just… Read More
Archive for the ‘Oral Health’ Category
What Happens to Your Teeth When You Avoid the Dentist?
Many are under the impression that great oral health is simply a matter of taking care of your teeth at home. This means brushing and flossing twice a day and making sure not to consume too many sugary drinks on… Read More
3 Stages of Gum Disease and Their Symptoms
The new year is in full swing – how have you been doing in keeping up with your resolutions? Many new year’s resolutions focus in on health in some way. People start hitting the gym to try to get in… Read More
How to Treat Dry Mouth at Night
No one can deny the importance of getting a good night’s sleep in staying healthy. However, it can be difficult to get those zzz’s you need when you are waking up in the middle of the night with a case… Read More
Protecting your Dental Care Supplies While Traveling
Planning on doing some traveling soon? With the holidays and the new year coming up, we’re gearing up for one of the prime travel seasons of the year. When you travel, it can be difficult to remember how to care… Read More
Athletes Are At a Higher Risk for Tooth Decay
Exercise is highly valued by those in healthcare. It has been shown to be one of the best preventative measures you can take for basically every disorder and disease out there. It can also help with mental health and overall… Read More
Help! I Have Garlic Breath!
It’s a dilemma that we’ve probably all experienced before – you’ve finished eating that hearty, delicious, garlicky meal and you’re feeling great. Then the call comes – you have the opportunity for a last-second job interview or a date. What… Read More
Which Toothpaste is Right for Me?
If you’ve been to the store lately, you may have noticed all the amazing kinds of toothpaste that are available. There are so many different kinds that it might make your head spin! Today we will discuss the different kinds… Read More
Caring for your Children’s Teeth
Dental health is important at every age. Even children with baby teeth that will eventually fall out need to keep up with good hygiene. Baby teeth play an important role in your child’s overall development, from biting and chewing food… Read More
Your Oral Health is Linked to Your Overall Health!
Keeping your mouth healthy has a lot of obvious benefits. One that you may not have thought of is that it keeps you, as a whole, healthy as well. Today we will be taking a look at how your oral… Read More