Category: Preventive Dentistry

3 Things To Keep In Your Desk Drawer

Do you work in an office away from your home? If so, you might wonder if there’s something you should be doing throughout the day to protect your oral health. Or, you may be struggling because you really want a fresher, cleaner smile but you don’t know how to make this easier than heading to… Read more »

Gingivitis: Why It Doesn’t Have To Happen

You might think that gingivitis is an oral health issue that’s probably going to end up affecting you at some point in your life. The truth is, there’s no need for this to happen! When you understand that avoiding this gum problem is generally as simple as keeping your smile as clean as you can,… Read more »

Sore Throats, Bad Breath, And Answers

Does your throat hurt? Do you also happen to be dealing with bad breath? While these may seem like isolated incidents, you may be a bit surprised to learn they may be linked. Closely linked, that is! Gather up some interesting information and you may quickly find yourself back on the road toward comfort and… Read more »

Fast Facts: Attention All GERD Sufferers!

Good, now that we’ve got your attention, we have some serious stuff to talk over with you. Did you know that GERD can cause problems for your oral health? If not, we need to fill you in a bit more on some important details. The good news is that you can treat the issue, you… Read more »

Quiz: Environmentally Friendly Oral Health

What you want is an environmentally friendly oral health approach. What you’re worried you’re going to get is a lot of obstacles to keeping your smile clean and safe, while adhering to your dedication to sustainability. Fortunately, you do not have to pick one or the other. Consider the help of a quick quiz to… Read more »

Which Fruits Are Better For My Smile?

You know that no matter what, if you decide to eat fruit (which is very good for your body, of course), it’s packed with natural sugars. While it’s true that they are natural, that doesn’t mean that they aren’t going to contribute to tooth decay. What you should take into consideration, as well, is that… Read more »

Time To Talk Toothpaste

When’s the last time you sat around figuring out whether you were using the best toothpaste for your oral health? Perhaps a friend recently mentioned that she avoids fluoride in her toothpaste, which left you feeling quite shocked. Really, you may have thought to yourself, but I thought fluoride was a good thing?! To help clear… Read more »

Q&A: Dental Sealants For My Child

You want to do all that you can to help your child avoid cavities. With that in mind, if we told you that dental sealants offer exceptional protection for hard-to-reach teeth (and areas that tend to trap bacteria), what would you think about that? If you know anything about sealants, you likely already know that… Read more »

Protect Your Smile During Cold And Flu Season

You might remember from previous experiences with finding yourself under the weather that caring for your oral health usually falls down a few notches on your list of priorities. Instead, you feel comfortable remaining in bed and skipping dental hygiene, you stay hydrated with whatever tastes the best, and you just try to feel better… Read more »

3 Reasons To Drink Some Tap Water

Do you generally drink tap water? Or, do you find that you shy away from it because you assume it’s “not as good as” other water options, such as the packaged selections you can find in your local grocery store? If you’ve been giving this option for your hydration a bad wrap, we encourage you… Read more »