Clean Teeth and Gums Can Help You Keep Your Weight in Check
When you practice good oral health, you receive many benefits. Your breath smells better, your teeth are whiter, your gums are healthy, and you simply feel better about yourself. What many of our patients don't realize is that bad oral health can also contribute to...
Coconut Water Could Be The Ultimate Secret Weapon for Great Oral Health
If you’re like us, you’re always looking for ways to improve your oral health. You brush your teeth twice a day, every day. You floss. You go to your dentist twice a year for checkups, and you make sure that you are eating properly. You drink plenty of water as well....
How Nuts Can Help Your Teeth When You Eat Them As Snacks
Do you regularly snack? If so, then you may want to make sure you are eating as healthy of snacks as possible. Snacks not only add to your daily calorie count, but they also add to the nutritional possibilities your body gets each day. If you pick healthy snacks, it...
Rinsing With Water Right After Brushing is Not Good For Your Teeth
Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing are vital to maintaining good oral health. When you are done brushing, you may want to reach for that little tumbler of water to rinse your mouth, but stop! Before you go rinsing your mouth after a good brushing, there are...
Chewing on Ice Can Damage All Parts of Your Mouth
A lot of people like to chew ice. For some of us, it takes us back to childhood, when we used to crunch ice from our slushies. While crunching ice may bring us memories of a happy childhood, in reality, crunching ice is not good for you. Crunching ice is really not...
How a Numb Tooth is Treated
If your teeth have gone numb, you may be feeling despair and defeat, wondering what your next step is and if any options are available. There are several treatment options, ranging from simple procedures to more severe, permanent alterations. Preventative Care The...
Wisdom Tooth Pain
If you are reading this you are probably suffering from wisdom tooth pain. I’d bet you are between the ages of 17 to 25, as that is when they usually try to erupt. Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are a common source of pain as they try to come through the...
Last of the Dental Myths
This blog post contains the last of the dental myths. If you believe any of these they can cost you your teeth, your smile and possibly your life. A great smile can enhance the quality of your life. It’s your choice... 21-"Best day in my life is when I had my...
How a Mouth Guard Can Improve Your Quality of Sleep
There are many causes of interrupted or disjointed sleep that can be traced back to your mouth. Fortunately, mouth guards aren't just for professional athletes anymore, and many options exist that can be tailored to your particular needs. Catching Z's Without Sawing...
If Not Now…When???
Today protests around the world are being held by students that are claiming their future. The world we are living in is changing and they are asking the people of the world to unite to preserve their future. The debate over whether man has impacted this planet is...
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