Caring for Cleft Lip & Palate
Patients who have a cleft lip or palate will face dental issues regarding the number, shape, size, and position of their teeth. Often times children with a cleft require more dental work to help correct teeth that may have come in in malformed or malpositioned. Adults with cleft palate typically do not have a normally … Continue reading Caring for Cleft Lip & Palate
Saliva: The Original Mouth Guard
Saliva is a surprisingly big deal, especially when it comes to oral health. Saliva serves as a neutralizing agent in your mouth, it quiets enamel-eroding acids produced by bacteria in your mouth. It is your best line of defense against acids, sugars, and bacteria that aim to wear away your enamel. What you might not … Continue reading Saliva: The Original Mouth Guard
Veganism and Oral Health
Going vegan has become an increasingly popular lifestyle choice in the past decade. While people have a variety of different reasons for choosing a plant-based diet, many vegans tend to have one thing in common: weaker teeth than carnivores. Whether you’re a lifelong vegan or newly considering making the switch, read on to learn what … Continue reading Veganism and Oral Health
5 Vitamin C Rich Foods to Improve Your Dental Health
We all know that vitamin C is useful for our overall health. From beating the common cold to promoting good eyesight, it’s known as something of a cure-all vitamin. So, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that increasing your vitamin C intake can be beneficial for your oral health as well. Vitamin C … Continue reading 5 Vitamin C Rich Foods to Improve Your Dental Health
5 Apps to Benefit Your Dental Hygiene
Alright all you tech savvy smart phone owners: time to put your phone to good use in helping with your oral health! We all use our phones all day everyday, but did you know that among the millions of apps out there, there are actually quite a few that aim to help improve our dental … Continue reading 5 Apps to Benefit Your Dental Hygiene
Marijuana Use and Gum Disease
As legalization of marijuana is becoming the next big policy push in many states, more and more research is being done about potential health benefits and detriments of the drug. We all know that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health, but what about marijuana? Marijuana has been shown to have few adverse health effects … Continue reading Marijuana Use and Gum Disease
Tips Dental Professionals Live By
At a dental appointment, you’re likely to receive a lot of advice. Brush and floss twice daily, cut down on coffee and soda, don’t smoke cigarettes—while these are some of the most valuable and important tips, you probably hear them all the time. There are plenty of dental tips that dentists repeat with less frequency, … Continue reading Tips Dental Professionals Live By
A Breakdown of Dental Insurance
Why doesn’t my dental insurance pay for this? This is a frequently asked question when it comes to dental coverage. It is common for patients to be unsure of what their coverage actually covers and why they have certain limitations. Dental insurance can be very confusing, so, here are a few basics to help you … Continue reading A Breakdown of Dental Insurance
Your Child’s First Dental Visit: 3 Things You Need To Know
For many adults, the dentist can be a scary experience, so we understand that you may have some reservations about bringing your baby to the dentist. We’re here to help! It probably sounds like a lot to tackle, but if you follow these simple guidelines, you’ll have no problem transitioning your child into a good … Continue reading Your Child’s First Dental Visit: 3 Things You Need To Know
How Stress Might Be Hurting Your Teeth
We all know that stress can take a toll on our overall health. Chronically stressed people are more likely to develop anxiety disorders and sleeping disorders, as well as more serious health concerns such as heightened blood pressure, risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. But what impact does stress have on your teeth? … Continue reading How Stress Might Be Hurting Your Teeth
