As we age our bodies change. It’s a fact of life. And our teeth are no exception. So what exactly can you expect to see and what can you do to help take care of your teeth? Well, we are…
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You’ve Gotta Keep Smiling
You know that smiling is good for you. Not only does it make the people around you feel good it also actually releases happiness-inducing chemicals in your brain each time you do it. Unfortunately, as adults we don’t do it…
5 Dental habits to break
Taking care of your teeth is essential not only to keeping your teeth, but also to your overall health. Yet for all of the brushing, flossing, and regular scheduled exams we do, there are still things you do day in…
Keeping up with brushing through summer
Summertime has arrived. The days are longer, the pressure of the school year is off and there’s just more all-around fun to be had. But one thing that must stay the same is good brushing habits for the kiddos. Since…
Ban Morning Breath
Feel like your mouth wakes up on the wrong side of the bed some mornings? You’re not alone. Most everyone suffers from some form of bad breath in the mornings. The biggest reason for this is dry mouth. As you…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Each April, dentists across the country focus on Oral Cancer Awareness. Not exactly the most exciting thing to celebrate, but one that is a necessity as approximately 50,000 new cases of Oral Cancer are diagnosed each year according to the…
Batter up!
Spring sports season is in full swing with summer sports not far behind. At Jackson Dental, we cannot stress enough the importance of protecting teeth when doing any physical activity. While not wearing a mouth guard may not seem important,…
Poor nutrition and dental health
Remember the good ole’ days of eating whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted? While kids might get away with a poor diet and not pay the price when it comes to their pants size, it’s important to remember that eating…
A-choo: Seasonal allergies and your dental health
Spring has officially arrived which means longer days, warmer temperatures and every allergies sufferer’s favorite thing – pollen. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies then you know the pain that comes with…
What’s going on here?
Have you ever wondered exactly what it is your dentist does during your dental checkup? On the surface, it’s all about keeping your teeth sparkling clean, but in reality, it goes much deeper than that. Here are just five of…