Survive Allergy Season Making the Best of Your Summer and Fall For most parts of the country, summer and early fall are often filled with outdoor adventures. From enjoying the local water hole and hiking to classic barbecues and playing your favorite lawn game, the...

Ouch! Maybe it’s a fresh smoothie, a spoonful of ice cream, or even just a sip of ice water—but there it is, throbbing tooth pain. There are many reasons why you might be experiencing tooth sensitivity to cold. Fortunately, you can take several steps to remedy this...

Why Do I Need Professional Teeth Cleanings? Let’s look at five reasons why you should get your teeth regularly cleaned. 1. We check for oral cancer With cancer, the sooner it’s detected the better chance you have of successfully getting rid of it. Oral cancer is no...

No one wants to spend time thinking about oral cancer. However, with more than 43,000 Americans estimated to be diagnosed this year, educating yourself on prevention methods, early detection, and treatment options is more important than ever. While the number of...

There are 36 million smokers in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control, amounting to about 15 percent of the population. While this number has declined over the years, it’s still a large number of people who are at risk for dental issues that...

NUTRITION TIPS FOR GREAT SMILES You are what you eat. We’ve all heard that old saying, and it’s so true, particularly in terms of our teeth and gums. Poor nutrition yields unattractive, dysfunctional smiles. But, the right foods foster strong enamel and vibrant gums....

Here are a few of the recent statistics on diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association: Nearly 30 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes condition in which blood glucose levels are...

Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of healthy living and is crucial for maintaining your oral health and preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Here are some tips for making nutritious choices for a healthy smile. Helpful, Healthy Minerals The first...

DOES YOUR CHILD NEED FLUORIDE TREATMENTS? The enamel surface of the teeth helps to block bacteria that cause tooth decay, but over time this enamel can become damaged. If you want to help your child maintain good dental health, then you need to focus on the activities...

Why Are Dental Sealants So Important? Sealants have been proven to help prevent cavities in children by 70% and is typically a covered benefit with most dental insurance companies up to a certain age. Your molars naturally have deep groves in them, some children’s...