Preventive Dentistry

Understanding gum disease helps you build a healthier smile. While teeth often take center stage in your smile and discussions about oral health, your gums have just as vital a part to play in a beautiful, healthy smile. They’re an essential part of the supporting structure of your teeth, holding them securely in place and…

Let’s face it. Life is busy. And for that reason, we can be tempted to ignore the oral pain we experience when taking a sip of cold water or biting into an ice cream cone. But the truth is, if you are feeling this type of discomfort, you shouldn’t put it on the back burner.…

Hard Candies and Other Foods That Can Damage Teeth What makes us feel good and acts as fuel for the body? Food! You have to eat to keep your strength up and protect your body from diseases. Not everything you eat, though, is good for your teeth. And some foods even have the potential to…

Oral Health Triggers for Chronic Disease and the Mouth-Body Health Connection Did you know that your oral health and your physical health share a direct connection? The mouth-body connection is strong, and despite known correlations between many oral health problems and chronic diseases in the body, many individuals are unaware of how important their smile…

What is periodontal disease? Periodontal (gum) disease is an infection of the gums that occurs when plaque builds up on our teeth. The risk of periodontal disease increases the older one gets, with men at a higher risk than women and current smokers being the most likely to suffer from the condition. A consistent oral…

Spring Activities to Boost Your Child’s Health Longer daylight hours and an abundance of sunshine are just around the corner. The kids will soon be spending more time at home and champing at the bit to go outside. In celebration of this change in season, we’ve put together 10 activities you can do as a…

Gingivitis isn’t just a matter of oral health. How often do you floss your teeth? If you’re like the majority of Americans, the answer is that you don’t floss regularly—in fact, a third of American adults don’t floss at all. When you don’t floss regularly, you may notice some bleeding when you brush your teeth…

Caring for Your Gum Health When you think about your oral health, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Your answer is probably your teeth—and while that’s a solid answer, it isn’t the only aspect of your oral health you should be looking after. Although they’re often overlooked when it comes to at-home…