The new year is a time to start fresh, set goals and ditch bad habits. For many, this includes setting new year’s resolutions, and one of the most popular new year’s resolutions is to live healthier. Living healthier usually means…
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Why healthy baby teeth are important
Many parents are under the impression that because baby teeth fall out, their health is not as important as permanent adult teeth. This assumption is far from true! Baby teeth play a key role in a child’s present and future oral health. They impact the alignment of permanent…
Cavity prevention tips and tricks
Cherry pies, sugar cookies, candy canes, gumdrops and fruit cake. There is no shortage of sweet treats when it comes to the holiday season. But with increased sugar intake comes increased risk for cavities, so pay extra close attention to the…
Solutions to sleep apnea
Can’t seem to get a good night’s sleep? There’s a chance you might suffer from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea, characterized by breathing that repeatedly stops and starts, affects about 22 million Americans according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. There…
Eat this not that this Thanksgiving for a healthy mouth
It turns out that many of your favorite Thanksgiving dishes are actually not too bad for your teeth. Here is a look at some of the favorites and how they stack up. Turkey Packed with protein, the star of the…
What makes a healthy mouth?
There’s more to a healthy mouth than a bright smile and straight teeth. Good oral hygiene begins with taking proper care of your gums, teeth, and tongue. Without the proper care, even the healthiest of mouths are susceptible to gum…
Floss then brush or brush then floss?
Show of hands: How many of you floss regularly? If you raised your hand, you’re in the majority – barely. A recent study found that only 50.5% of Americans floss every day even though the American Dental Association recommends it.…
Tackling the fear of the dentist
A new environment, new instruments, strangers – it’s completely expected for a child to be frightened their first couple of times visiting the dentist. So how do you make a trip to the dentist less scary? Here are a few…
Get straighter teeth with Invisalign®
Did you know that as we age, our teeth move? The good news is there is a way to straighten teeth crooked teeth without the ugly metal braces you remember from your teenage years, thanks to Invisalign®. Due to recent…
Is vaping a safe alternative to cigarettes?
As vaping has grown in popularity, so has the belief that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarettes. While e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they do contain nicotine, which can be harmful. As the long-term effects of vaping continued…