What to Do When a Toothache Strikes
TOOTHACHES CAN HAPPEN for a number of reasons. It’s important to know what to do about them, because they don’t always happen when the dentist’s office is open. Do you have a plan for how to [...]
Fluoride and Cavity Prevention
Fluoride and cavity prevention go hand and hand. Toothpaste with the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance, you’ll see fluoride listed as the active ingredient. Trace amounts of fluoride are also added to the drinking [...]
Smiles To Improve Your Day — And Your Health!
“IT TAKES MORE MUSCLES to make frowns than to make smiles,” the old cliché goes, so you should smile more to conserve energy. Well, it turns out the cliché is false. Smiling takes at least [...]
Bleeding Gums: Causes and Treatment
BLEEDING GUMS ARE the most common symptom of gum disease, but that’s not the only thing that can cause this problem. Let’s take a closer look at bleeding gums, the various causes, and what we can [...]
Conquering Dental Anxiety
CONQUERING DENTAL ANXIETY IS DIFFICULT EVEN THOUGH WE know, logically, that going to the dentist is a safe, normal, and important part of staying healthy. Many of us don’t find it particularly fun to lie [...]
Impacts of Diabetes on Teeth and Gums
ONE OF THE BIGGEST impacts of diabetes on teeth and gums is gum disease, and that isn’t the only way diabetes is hard on teeth and gums. Diabetes and oral health have a close relationship. [...]