The Sun and Oral Health Connection
Our old friend the sun has a bad habit of disappearing quite often during the winter months. During the few hours of daylight we do have, it’s usually too cold [...]
4 02, 2015
21 01, 2015
How to Deal with Hot/Cold Sensitivity
Do you suffer from sharp zings of pain while trying to enjoy your favorite hot or cold foods? Perhaps during a spoonful of yummy ice cream or a sip of comforting hot tea, all of [...]
7 01, 2015
5 Reasons Biting Your Nails is Bad for Your Teeth
It’s estimated that nearly half of all humans bite their nails. Usually attributed to nervousness, stress, or boredom, nail biting could even be a result of genetics. However, no matter your reason for biting [...]
17 12, 2014
3 Ways to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
The holiday season is one filled with festive fun, family time, food, and fellowship among friends. It may also mean a calendar packed with parties, days of travel, and long excursions to the mall. The [...]
4 12, 2014
“I Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years. What Should I Expect?”
If you haven’t been to the dentist in a few years, you may be worried about going. Whether it’s due to fear of the dentist, nervousness of what they’ll find, or you really want [...]
19 11, 2014
Diabetes and Oral Health
November is American Diabetes Month, during which we dedicate the entire 30 days to encouraging communities to come together and raise awareness of diabetes. While there is no cure for this disease that plagues nearly [...]
5 11, 2014
The Truth Behind the Pre-Appointment Antibiotic
In recent years, using antibiotics as a pre-appointment preventive tool for fighting infection was a common recommendation for dental patients with heart disease. However, with more research evidence emerging, the American Heart Association has revised [...]
22 10, 2014
Women’s Hormones and Their Relation to Oral Health
Women, more so than men, go through several stages in their lives when hormone levels fluctuate dramatically. During those phases, women experience changes in their body as well as in their mouths. At our [...]
8 10, 2014
Dental Implants: The Superior Tooth Loss Solution
Your teeth were created to last for a long time. But sometimes, gum disease, decay, and even accidents can cause your teeth to fall out. Millions of American suffer from tooth loss caused by a [...]
30 09, 2014
Treating a Dental Emergency at the Hospital – is it the Right Solution?
Emergencies can happen at any time to anyone and affect any part of your body, including your mouth. While it’s usually sound advice to seek immediate medical attention in case of an emergency, sometimes a [...]
