Taking care of your own gum health and helping guide your children in good oral habits can provide a lifetime of benefits. Here are four reasons your gums are so important.
You Won’t Believe The Amount of Sugar These Foods Contain
The processed food industry has made the job of cutting out sugar even more difficult for consumers. Here are a few of the worst sneaky sugar offenders:
Baby Teeth Are Temporary, So Are They Really Important?
We often hear people downplay the importance of primary teeth (also called “baby” or “milk” teeth). The front 4 primary teeth generally last until 6-7 years of age, while the…
Fun Dentist Approved Stocking Stuffers
Once the big gifts have been purchased, it’s time to buy the smaller stocking-stuffers. A lot of times, these little items are enjoyed long after Christmas and can be more…
Four Ways to Show Your Teeth Some Love!
Your teeth are important! Not only are they the first stage in eating and digestion, but a healthy set of teeth will keep you looking your best. So perhaps it’s…
The Dangers of E-cigarettes and Teen Oral Health
More teenagers have tried Electronic Cigarettes than adults, with statistics showing as many as 10% of high school students having tried the latest trend in smoking compared with only 2.7% of adults.
5 Brushing Blunders A Lot of People Make
We all know how to brush our teeth, right? Unfortunately there are times when we may actually do more harm than good. Here are the five worst toothbrush blunders: …
Tips for Common Dental Emergencies
Like all emergencies, dental emergencies appear out of nowhere and demand immediate attention. Knowing what to do when an emergency arises is key to having a positive outcome and preventing…
3 Times Fruit Is Bad For Your Kid’s Teeth
With all of the junk food available to kids and adults, it’s hard to imagine that something as seemingly healthy as fruit could ever be bad for your teeth. And…
Bleeding Gums When Brushing? The Problem May Be Worse Than You Think
Periodontal (gum) disease, affects as many as half of all Americans. Gum disease can cause minor symptoms like inflamed or bleeding gums to an even more serious loss of soft…