How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth?

How Does Smoking Affect Your Teeth?

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

Nutrition Tips For Great Smiles

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....
Dental Care and Diabetes

Dental Care and Diabetes

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...
Nutrition and Oral Health

Nutrition and Oral Health

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?

Does Your Child Need Fluoride Treatments?

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?

Why Are Dental Sealants So Important?

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...