Did you know that cleaning your tongue is just as important as brushing and flossing? It’s true! The tongue is covered with bacteria that cling to the crevices and elevations of your tongue. There are many tools you can buy…
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Oral Cancer Awareness
With an estimated 50,000 new cases of oral cancer diagnosed each year, it is important to understand the risks, facts, and symptoms associated with this disease. If diagnosed and treated early, oral cancer has an 80 to 90% survival rate.…
Gum sensitivity
Initially, the main concern for many when it comes to sensitive gums is the pain they feel when eating or brushing. And while this is something to worry about, the bigger concern should be that there is a significant oral…
What’s for breakfast?
We’ve heard it before – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But, what’s just as important as eating breakfast is making sure you’re eating the right things for breakfast. Here’s a look at what you should and…
What to do when your child has a toothache
For a parent, there are few things worse than seeing your child in pain. Unfortunately, getting to the root of what is exactly causing that pain can be difficult especially when it comes to tooth pain. To help figure it…
Allergies and oral health
March means the arrival of spring and along with it warmer temperatures, longer days, and blooming flowers. But if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies, you know that also means pollen and other irritants…
What are you talking about?
Dentists use lots of terms to describe parts of your mouth, dental procedures, and oral health issues, and many times those terms seem like a different language! While we can’t breakdown everything being said, we can share with you a few of…
Gum disease and your heart
February is Heart Health Month. And while most of us know that exercise, a good diet, and stress management are keys for heart health, most of us aren’t aware of the importance of good oral health for a healthy heart.…
Can morning breath be fixed?
Have you ever woken up and thought, “what is that smell?” only to realize it’s your breath? If so, you’re not alone. All mouths are full of both good and bad bacteria, and while we sleep, that bacteria hang out…
Stress and oral health
Headaches, stomachaches, and anxiety are just a few of the physical and emotional symptoms you may experience during stressful times. But, did you know that stress could also affect your mouth? Here are a few ways stress affects your oral…