Picking the right toothpaste for you and your family depends on what results you’re looking for from your oral home care. For all children adults the number one priorities should be cavity prevention and gum care. Standard pastes made by Crest™, Colgate™, and other major...
Read MoreDo you have tooth pain that seems to be without a source? What about sensitivity to even slightly warm or cold foods and drinks? Or an ache in a tooth that seems to radiate into your jaw? All of these aches and pains fall under...
Read MoreDetermining an individual’s risk for oral cancer is a complex process that involves looking at a person’s age, sex, race, genetics, and lifestyle. Often the appearance of cancers is a combination of several factors, however just one risk factor on its own is enough...
Read MoreSeveral toothbrushes, toothpastes, and mouthwashes advertise that they “prevent tartar buildup” or that they offer “tartar control.” But what exactly is tartar? It’s made of something we’ve discussed before: plaque. Plaque is a sticky substance that forms when the bacteria in your mouth mixes with...
Read MoreIt’s pretty common knowledge that carrying excess body weight has poor implications for your health. Usually we relate this condition to other issues like heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Researchers at the International & American Associations for Dental Research recently discovered a link...
Read MoreAfter a truly sweet Fourth of July holiday, you may be feeling a bit of a sugar overload. With popsicles, ice cream, and homemade apple pie, this yearly celebration is full of added sugar that is more than most of us normally eat at once....
Read MoreAs a healthcare provider it seems that there exists a wide diversity of ways to give back to those in need. Though many forms of service require traveling to another country or community, it’s also possible to serve those right in our backyard. That’s...
Read MoreSo your dentist recommended a root canal for your damaged tooth and you’re wondering if that’s the best treatment–you’ve come to the right place! The most helpful information you need to make this decision is an explanation of what a root canal entails, and you...
Read MoreBiannual visits to the dentist are critical to your overall health, especially for your heart. A study done in Taiwan and presented to the American Heart Association in 2011 indicates that regular professional cleanings reduce your risk of a heart attack by 24%. Each...
Read MoreIt’s one thing to wake up with unpleasant breath in the morning, but persistent bad breath isn’t something that should become normal. Halitosis is a condition that is not uncommon; around 25% of the population of the United States has some degree of bad breath....
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