When is the last time you and your child counted the teeth in each other’s smiles? While you may know perfectly well how many teeth you have, don’t forget that the world is brand new to your son or daughter. Looking at each other’s teeth can be a lot of fun and surprisingly helpful for […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Oral Health Quiz: Why Be The Early Bird?
You have probably heard it before: The early bird catches the worm. This means, of course, that you will enjoy success in whatever it is that you’re doing if you do it ahead of time. While this is true in many areas of life, you may wonder if this applies (and how) when we’re talking […]
Caring For Your Smile: Why Not Schedule It?
You might feel like caring for your smile is one of those things that should just happen organically throughout the day. This is completely fine, assuming you are good at living your life this way. However, if the result ends up being that you miss dental hygiene sessions occasionally, you fall asleep at night without […]
Gift Wrap 101: Protecting Your Oral Health
You might not have ever thought gift wrap could potentially lead to problems with your oral health. However, we can reassure you that we have seen this connection occur many more times than you might imagine possible! As a result, we’d like to help you avoid accidentally ending up with mouth-related injuries during the holidays, […]
3 Ways Perio Problems Hurt You
When you hear about perio problems, you might think that this could never have anything to do with your smile. Then, if you experience puffy gums, discomfort, or you’re diagnosed with a gum-related issue, you may be shocked. “Surely this will go away on its own,” you may then assume. The truth is, this type […]
Get Ready Early: Resolutions
Are you ready to talk about your New Year’s resolutions? Didn’t think you were going to have to think about that until after Christmas? Well, technically you’re right and the true resolving to better yourself begins on January 1st. However, we like to get a head start when it comes to such things because we […]
Chapped Lips: Time To Moisturize!
The moment we welcome in winter, we remember: There’s a lot of dryness that comes along with all of the other cozy details. So, when it starts to affect your oral health and more by leaving you with issues like chapped lips, what do you do? Well, you can take our suggestions seriously, of course! […]
Don’t Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Holiday
If there’s one thing that can truly ruin an otherwise enjoyable time during your holidays, it’s sleep apnea! Didn’t realize that going without sleep apnea treatment could prove so disastrous? Well, it’s quite true. Since we want you to have the best time you can, and since we know that you cannot always predict such […]
Holiday Time: Stock Up For Smile Care
In addition to the holidays that are heading toward us and putting smiles on our faces, there’s more to consider: The other incoming details include relatives, friends, potential winter weather, houseguests, and more. So, how to make sure you’re stocked up with your smile care items, thereby ensuring a relaxing holiday time rather than one […]
Quiz: Are Pumpkins Good For Your Smile?
You’ve seen many a pumpkin turned into a somewhat toothless Jack-O-Lantern, which may cause you to wonder: Are pumpkins beneficial for oral health? Or, are they nothing special for your teeth and gums? Perhaps they are something to be avoided! The brief answer is: They can be very good for keeping both teeth and gums […]
