Category: Preventive Dentistry

Have you struggled with dental cavities in the past? If so, then you know how painful cavities can become, but also the insecurity that comes along with knowing your smile is in jeopardy. Untreated, what were simple cavities can lead to painful infections, and eventually cause the loss of a tooth. Fortunately, you don’t have… Read more »

Now that it is time to prepare for the holidays, you may be feeling overwhelmed at all that must be done before you can host Thanksgiving dinner, or see the excitement on your kids’ faces as they find out what Santa brought them this year. That said, it can be all too easy to overlook… Read more »

Have you vowed to take better care of yourself this year, by eating better and exercising more? If so, have you considered the positive ways a truly healthy diet can impact your oral health, as well? The teeth are strong, but they are susceptible to acidic erosion, both from diets that are high in acidity,… Read more »

Is any fall activity more fun than doling out treats to the costume-clad kids that will greet you at your front door each Halloween? Many adults love this time-honored tradition of sending ghosts, goblins and other trick-or-treaters home with big smiles on their faces. But if you are troubled by the idea of handing out… Read more »

As a parent, you probably already take a lot of steps to help ensure your kids stay safe and healthy. For instance, you insist they wear their helmets when riding their bikes, that they eat vegetables that aren’t fried, and that they drink milk to maintain strong bones. But do you sometimes wonder what more… Read more »

Do you want to prevent cavities, gingivitis, bad breath and other common dental problem? Would you like to maintain a beautiful smile, even in between your dental appointments? Are you concerned about losing teeth as you age, due to dental decay, infection, or even gum disease? Would you be delighted to learn that it is… Read more »

Have you heard the troubling statistics that the vast majority of adults in America will suffer from dental decay? Sadly, it is true that most Americans will deal with the dental caries commonly referred to as cavities. Some studies even indicate that nearly 90 percent of those over age 30 will be diagnosed with dental… Read more »

The first day of school is just around the corner, now, and with it comes a great deal of excitement and a little anxiousness, no doubt, at what the year will hold. Before your kids don their backpacks and board their school buses, though, there is one more thing you can do to help ensure… Read more »

Who doesn’t want to maintain a healthy and beautiful smile? Yet many people feel confused or even discouraged by what it actually takes to prevent dental problems and to preserve one’s oral health. If you have struggled with frequent dental cavities or other oral health problems in the past, you may be especially interested in… Read more »

School books have been put away for the summer, but grab a kid for this tooth care quiz. Good brushing, and knowing how to floss properly aren’t just habits for adults. If your child is old enough to stand at the counter and hold a toothbrush, then it’s time to begin teaching good oral care…. Read more »