Answering the Questions Dentists Hear Most
AS DENTAL PROFESSIONALS, we love when patients ask us questions. It shows they…
Tobacco: Dangerous to Teeth in Any Form
WHEN PEOPLE THINK about the dangers of tobacco, lung cancer and heart disease typically come to mind first. However, tobacco products pose serious and immediate threats to oral health, regardless of how they’re consumed. Whether smoked, chewed, or vaped, tobacco damages teeth and gums in ways that can lead to painful, expensive, and sometimes irreversible…
Toothpaste’s Active and Inactive Ingredients
EVER WONDER WHAT’S actually in your toothpaste? That tube…
It’s TMJ Awareness Month Again!
NOVEMBER IS HERE, and with it comes TMJ Awareness Month — a time dedicated to educating patients about…
Beware Viral Dental Health “Advice”
SCROLL THROUGH SOCIAL media for five minutes, and you’ll likely encounter someone confidently…
Why Do We Recommend Dental Sealants?
ONE OF THE MOST common questions we hear from parents is about dental sealants. Do they really…
The Surprising Effects of Mouth-Breathing
BREATHING MAY FEEL automatic, but how you breathe can have a big impact on your health. While nasal…
Sugar Versus Teeth in Elizabethan England
WHEN SUGAR FIRST arrived in England, it was considered an exotic luxury…
A Parent’s Guide to Cavity Prevention
AS A PARENT, you want to do everything you can to help your child grow up healthy, and that includes…
Can Swimming Impact Oral Health?
SWIMMING IS A FANTASTIC way to stay active and healthy, especially during the warmer…