Archive for 2022

Summer Drinks & Foods That Could Be Damaging To Your Teeth

You already know you need to protect your skin in the summer, but teeth also require extra attention when the seasons change. From chlorine damage to sweet seasonal food, summer staples and activities can be tough on teeth. Foods and Drinks to Avoid This Summer (or enjoy in moderation) • Sports Drinks When the mercury […]

April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Approximately 53,000 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed this year with oral cancer (cancer of the mouth). One hundred forty-five new people every day will be diagnosed with oral cancer, and one person every hour of the day will die from it — that’s nearly 9,000 deaths from oral cancer every year. Of the […]

St. Patty’s Day & Your Dental Health

Irish or not, most Americans will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in some form. St. Patrick’s Day is often celebrated by wearing a bunch of green, maybe attending a nearby parade, and oftentimes, drinking beer that is dyed green – it’s no surprise St. Patty’s Day is the nation’s biggest drinking holiday. While we are all for […]

February Is Heart Health Month <3

    Taking care of your teeth isn’t a proven way to prevent heart disease, but there does appear to be some connection between oral health and heart disease. Poor oral health has been debated as a possible cause of heart disease for many years. Studies have shown: Gum disease (periodontitis) is associated with an […]

New Year Resolutions: Dental Edition!

One hardly ever hears resolutions for improving oral hygiene… So here are 4 realistic and obtainable New Year’s Resolutions that you can easily implement to increase your health and happiness this year. 1)Use MouthwashDid you know that even after brushing, there sometimes is extra gunk that sticks around in your mouth? Using mouthwash is a […]