Winter is coming! And with it, possibly the potential for some negative oral health effects. To be clear, it is not winter itself that affects oral health. But winter brings with it changes in diet and routine that can affect the health of the teeth and gums. Here are three important ways that can happen.…
Caring for your children’s health is a serious responsibility of being a parent. As your children grow and learn, you help train them to care for themselves. Until they are old enough and/or mature enough to do so, the bulk of the burden falls on the parents. Unfortunately, children are not just miniature adults. They…
If you suffer from frequent canker sores, you understand the need to get on top of them, reducing their frequency and managing the pain when they do occur. What are Canker Sores? “Canker sore” is the layman’s term for an aphthous ulcer. These painful sores occur on the soft tissues in the mouth, causing an…
Bleeding gums can be scary. It is not normal for any part of the body to bleed without any noticeable injury. Bleeding gums is a common problem faced by many people, especially those who have avoided going to the dentist throughout the current COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we will explain the various causes of…
The short answer is “yes,” but the long answer is a bit more complicated. Strokes affect almost 800,000 people every year in the United States. Someone has a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from a stroke every four minutes. These stroke statistics should scare us! Scientific research has found a connection between poor…
When you have a baby, you have a lot of things to do to keep the child healthy. When it comes to children’s dental problems, we have found that the great majority of parents simply did not know how to keep their baby’s teeth healthy. We hope to remedy that by providing you with some…
Many people hear from dental health proponents that you should brush your teeth at least twice per day for two minutes. This is great advice, but it is incomplete. When should those two essential brushings occur? We will explain in this week’s blog. Why Do You Need to Brush? The purpose of brushing your teeth…
As the regulations regarding marijuana use rapidly change across the United States, healthcare providers are seeing an increase among their patients in usage. Proponents of marijuana often argue that it is safer than tobacco, and in some ways that may be true. It is important to understand that it does have negative effects on health,…
No one wants to have bad breath. It is an embarrassing problem that can affect your work life and personal relationships. It isn’t just an embarrassing problem, though. It could indicate an underlying serious health problem. What Causes Halitosis? Halitosis is the scientific term for chronic, severe bad breath. The underlying cause is typically bacterial…
Dental implants do more than simply replace a missing tooth. As the only tooth replacement option that actually replaces a tooth’s missing root, implants are uniquely positioned to provide the bearer with many exceptional advantages. These advantages include a boost for your self-esteem and improvement of the health of your mouth. The Negative Effects of…