Maintaining excellent dental health is important regardless of your age. Frequent and regular cleanings are more critical than you might think. Beyond keeping a white, healthy smile, teeth cleanings can help your overall health too. We recommend visiting the dentist for cleanings and exams twice a year, or as often as your dentists recommends. Here […]
10 Easy Ways To Drink More Water
Our bodies all need water to survive, but waiting until your body is dehydrated isn’t ideal. Water is required to cushion and lubricate your joints, protect your brain and other internal tissues. Water also helps to promote healthy teeth and gums by washing away cavity-causing bacteria. Here are 10 easy ways to drink more water. […]
Five Reasons To Use Your Dental Insurance Benefits Before They Expire
You wouldn’t walk out of your office on December 31st with a pile of cash left on the table to throw out, would you? So why leave money on the table with your dental health insurance benefits! As the end of the year approaches and your annual health benefits come to an end, you might […]
7 Tooth-Friendly Stocking Stuffers For Kids
Christmas is the topic on most parents’ minds at this time of the year. When considering stocking stuffers, we have a few excellent recommendations to help in keeping your child’s mouth and teeth at their healthiest for the coming new year. Skip the Lifesaver storybooks and gift your kids something that will benefit them (and […]
Prevent Holiday Cavities With This One Tip
You don’t have to give up sugar entirely to have a healthy holiday season. However, smart snacking will keep your teeth from developing cavities, and this one tip can help make all the difference in your new year smile. That tip is this: It’s less a matter of how much of a cavity-causing food you […]
Want Healthier Gums? Eat These 10 Superfoods!
Your gums are just as vital to care for as your teeth. Not only do they keep your teeth secure, but they also protect your oral bones and battle against bacteria on a daily basis. Over half of Americans have some form of gum disease. Fortunately, if caught early, gum disease progression can be stopped, […]
How To Determine What is Causing Your Toothache at Home
Waking up with a sudden dull ache in a tooth can quickly send your nerves into overdrive. After all, who has the time to bring everything in their daily life to a sudden halt for an emergency dental appointment? Going without treatment or letting your toothache worsen is never the right answer, but determining the […]
Fun Craft Ideas To Get Your Kids Interested In Oral Health
As the leaves begin to change and temperatures begin to drop, your kids start to spend a lot more of their time indoors. Keep your kids entertained and engaged by making one of these fun craft projects that also promote dental hygiene in a fun way. DIY Tooth Fairy Box Has the tooth fairy made […]
The Best Tooth Fairy Tips For Parents
Playing the role of Tooth Fairy is a right of passage for parents, and for most, it’s a job we want to take seriously. It only takes forgetting to leave a Tooth Fairy treat one time, to understand the importance of being a good fairy for your kids. Losing a tooth is one of the […]
The Many Benefits of Using Night Guards
Night guards are often recommended to patients for many reasons. Regardless of the rationale behind the recommendation, using a night guard will help to protect your teeth from severe damage, such as teeth clenching and grinding. These appliances are often the best way to minimize painful symptoms and achieve superior relief. Preventing Tooth Damage One […]
