Proper Hydration is Critical for Your Dental Health

As the Country Heats up, Did you Know Proper Hydration is Critical for Your Dental Health? As the heat soars across the nation, staying hydrated while being outdoors is becoming increasingly more important. While most people understand how being hydrated helps the body, not many know how important it is for dental health. As if […]

How Much Money Should You Spend on a Toothbrush?

How Much Money Should You Spend on a Toothbrush? Toothbrushes come in at an astounding array of price points. For a basic manual brush with a flimsy plastic handle, you can spend somewhere south of $2. For a fully motorized toothbrush with all the latest features, that figure can be amplified by a factor of […]

We Are What We Eat: What Dietary Decisions Lead to Healthy Teeth

We Are What We Eat: What Dietary Decisions Lead to Healthy Teeth We think so frequently about how our food choices will impact our waistline. What about our smile? Our teeth are parts of our body, just like our bellies, behinds, and thighs. They’re also the part of our body that comes into direct contact […]

5 Signs You May Need a Dental Appointment—Even If Nothing Hurts

  5 Signs You May Need a Dental Appointment—Even If Nothing Hurts Many people treat a dental appointment as something to do only when something goes wrong. But in reality, oral health issues often start quietly—and waiting for pain can turn a minor fix into a major (and costly) procedure. Prevention is powerful, and understanding […]

Let Summer Vacation Begin With These Essential Dental Tips for Healthy Teeth

Let Summer Vacation Begin With These Essential Dental Tips for Healthy Teeth Summertime is upon us and for most families, that means one thing – vacation! If you are going to be setting out on a summertime trip, make sure you pack all of the essentials. While on the go, don’t sacrifice your dental health, […]

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth: What to Eat and Avoid

The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth: What to Eat and Avoid Your diet plays a crucial role in maintaining strong, healthy teeth. While brushing and flossing are essential, the foods you eat can either protect or harm your enamel, gums, and overall oral health. Here’s a deep dive into the best and worst […]

How often should you get dental X-rays?

How Often Should you get Dental X-rays? Dental X-rays can feel like a bit of a pain. For one thing, it’s an oral hygiene requirement that you cannot replicate at home. You can easily skip your bi-annual cleaning if you aren’t experiencing any discomfort and you are confident in your oral hygiene routine. You can’t […]

How to Take Care of Your Teeth as You Approach Middle Age

How to Take Care of Your Teeth as You Approach Middle Age Your body starts to change in your 30s and 40s. No, you aren’t old yet, but your teeth aren’t as resilient as they were when you were a kid. Your nutritional makeup is different now. Your body needs more essential nutrients like calcium […]

How Diet Affects Your Oral Health: What to Eat and What to Avoid

How Diet Affects Your Oral Health: What to Eat and What to Avoid Most people know that brushing and flossing are essential for maintaining good oral health, but they may not know that what you eat also plays a major role in keeping teeth and gums healthy. Your diet affects the health of your mouth […]

How Often Should You See the Dentist?

How often should you see the dentist? In the office, all dentists probably recommend twice annually. They would say that, wouldn’t they? Many people dread going to the dentist and consequently wish to do it as infrequently as possible. Do you really need to go every six months to keep your mouth healthy? It may […]