Category: Dental Health Issues

Diabetes And Your Oral Health

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If you have diabetes, it is important for you to understand how this affects your smile. This condition affects more than 37 million Americans, so at least one in ten people in this country are diabetic, and the number continues to rise. Even with the increased prevalence of both Type I and Type II, there… Read more »

Dietary Choices Impact Oral Health

The choices you make on a daily basis can impact your overall oral health. Of course, choosing to brush and floss your teeth can go a long way toward stopping cavities, but even dietary choices can impact your oral health. Eating foods that are sticky and sugary can cause your teeth to become saturated with… Read more »

Why Schedule Dentist Appointments Every Six Months?

Making time in your schedule for special appointments and obligations on top of your work schedule and home life isn’t easy. When you’re in charge of scheduling for the whole family, things get even trickier. It can be tempting to put some of those obligations on the back burner, or wonder how necessary they really… Read more »

Dental Checkups Set You Up for Success

We all tend to prioritize different obligations and commitments in life, and that means that sometimes you have to put things on the back burner. It’s the only way to stay organized when you have a busy schedule. However, some things you can’t afford to ignore. One of those obligations is your biannual dentist checkup… Read more »

Are You Utilizing Your Dental Insurance Benefits?

First of all, are you aware of the dental insurance benefits you have? Most dental insurance plans, at minimum, provide for two yearly cleanings and checkups with your dentist. What happens during those visits is invaluable to the long-term health of your teeth. Examinations give your dentist the ability to check on potential problems, while… Read more »

Maintain Overall Health with Good Dental Care

Everyone wants to take proper care of themselves. When you care for your health now, you can add years onto your life. Healthy habits lead to feeling good about yourself in the present, as well as the future. You know that proper diet and exercise regimens can lead to good heart health and overall health…. Read more »

Worried About Getting Restorative Dental Treatment? Don’t Be

Do you suspect your smile could be in need of restorative dentistry? For instance, have you noticed deep discoloration that could be indication of a cavity, or discomfort that could also be associated with an oral health threat? If so, what has stopped you from visiting the dentist already? Is it concern about the treatment,… Read more »

Smile-Healthy Summer Snack Ideas

Now that summer has officially kicked off, you might find yourself spending more time away from home. That likely means spending more time in the wonderful but warm outdoors. To keep cool, you may be packing lots of picnics or attending neighborhood pool parties. Have you considered what options are healthiest for fueling your summer… Read more »

Are You Overdue for a Preventive Dental Checkup?

When was the last time you remember seeing the dentist for a checkup and cleaning? Did you have a different haircut, even a different last name? In other words, has it been several years since you last went in for a preventive appointment? Even if your smile is showing no signs of dental problems, you… Read more »