The holiday season is in full swing, and dentist appointments are most likely the last thing on your mind. However, between the office parties, family dinners and shopping trips, now is the best time to squeeze in your regular cleanings!…
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The most important vitamins for oral health
Vitamins and minerals are vital for everyday bodily functions and overall health. They’re also vital to maintain and strengthen your oral health. Each vitamin or mineral provides a unique benefit to your body, including the teeth and gums! Here are…
Don’t skip your dentist appointments, here’s why
Everyone is back from their vacations. Work is piling up and calendars are filling up. The “To-Do” list keeps getting longer. As each day gets busier, you may be tempted to skip your next dentist appointment. However, going to the…
Building back-to-school brushing habits
Summer break is over, and school is back in session. Now, it’s time for early mornings, bus rides, packed lunches and … a new dental hygiene routine?! That’s right. Now is the perfect time to start fresh with your child’s…
Don’t ignore your tongue
You’re brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing at least once a day and going to the dentist every 6 months. It may seem like you’re doing everything right to maintain good oral health, but you still might be forgetting…
Tips for teaching children to brush and floss their teeth
Parenting is difficult. There is so much to teach, and children aren’t always the best listeners. One important skill to teach is quality dental hygiene. There are countless links between dental health and overall health, so starting off your child…
Tips for sensitive teeth
Do you find yourself wincing after brushing your teeth? Does eating cold ice cream or drinking hot coffee sting? If so, you might have sensitive teeth! Sensitive teeth are usually the result of worn tooth enamel or receding gums. With…
Caring for your oral health during allergy season
Spring is just around the corner, and so is allergy season. All that sneezing and coughing and congestion isn’t just annoying, it can harm your oral health! Here are some tips to keep your mouth happy and healthy during allergy…
The power of a smile
You may not realize it but your smile has a lot of power. From spreading joy to those around you to producing chemicals that help fight disease, finding a reason to smile daily is so important to your overall health.…
Cures and causes of bad breath
We all dread the embarrassment of bad breath and do everything in our power to prevent it. We buy gum, breath mints and heavy-duty mouth washes to hide it. And if none of those products are handy, we drink water…