Fluoride is an important mineral that is used to keep your teeth strong. There have been conflicting reports about its effectiveness and whether or not it is safe to use, but experts and dentists everywhere consider fluoride to be safe… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘dental health’
Do You Have Dental Insurance?
While most work places offer some form of dental insurance, there are a lot of reasons why some people currently do not have dental insurance. But if you don’t have it, you need to look into acquiring coverage immediately…. Read More
How Does Stress Impact My Dental Health?
While it’s no secret that stress can have long-term health effects, from inconvenient headaches and backaches to long term effects on you heart and stomach. Your risks of heart attack and stroke increase under excessive long term stress and, and… Read More
3 Dental Health Myths, Busted
There is so much information available out there that it can sometimes be difficult to tell truth from fiction. Unfortunately, when it comes to something as important as your dental health it is important to know what to believe. In… Read More
What Is the Difference Between Tartar and Plaque?
Almost everyone has heard of plaque and tartar. From an early age we see commercials for toothpaste and packaging in drugstores and markets, which promise that their oral health products have tartar control and can destroy plaque. However, few people… Read More
How to Handle a Cracked Molar
You may have first-hand experience with a cracked tooth, but how exactly does someone get a cracked molar? Molars are most vulnerable to cracks during chewing, and chomping down on ice and hard candy can crack your tooth. You may… Read More
Is Chewing Ice Bad For Your Teeth?
Many people enjoy the habit of chewing on ice. Maybe you have a few cubes left at the bottom of the glass that you want to munch on or perhaps you love eating a big Italian ice in the summertime…. Read More
What Should I Expect During a Preventative Maintenance Appointment?
Like most things in life, your oral health requires routine maintenance to stay in tip-top shape. Just as you take your car in for scheduled oil changes, you should also visit your dentist for a preventative maintenance appointment twice per… Read More
5 Dental Warning Signs to Watch Out For From Your Olney Dentist
It’s always a little nerve-wracking to suddenly experience an unexplained dental issue. Why is my tooth suddenly throbbing? What does it mean if my tooth hurts when I try to drink something cold? In this week’s blog, your Olney dentist… Read More
Vitamins and Minerals You Need for Dental Health
We know that certain foods and beverages can cause stains and tooth decay, but we often overlook the importance of vitamins and minerals for our dental health. Your overall health is connected to what you eat, but it also plays… Read More