Diabetes is not a disease that should be taken lightly. It can harm many parts of your body, from the eyes to the kidneys and more. For those who live with diabetes, being on-top of your health is important; it can be a matter of life and death. From what you eat to what you do, you’re always aware of how your health and body can be affected. Read more
Some people are afraid to go to the dentist. They avoid going until they have a dental emergency; a cracked tooth or an intense amount of pain is often what leads people into the dentist’s chair. What most people don’t understand is: if they just got regular cleanings, they wouldn’t end up in so much pain to begin with. Read more
We all know someone who proudly boasts that they have never had a cavity even though they rarely brush or floss their teeth. Yet, even though you are faithful to the floss, you’ve had two or three already. You wonder why you even bother! Truthfully, though a lack of cavities is lucky, people who don’t brush their teeth or floss can end up with a host of other problems, such as gum disease, which can end up putting their heart health in jeopardy. Taking time to care for your teeth is as important to your health as getting enough sleep, excising, and eating well. Read more
When you got dentures years ago, did you think that it was a permanent solution for your tooth trouble? You thought right; for the most part. Dentures can solve many dental problems, but as time goes by, they can start to feel differently. If you feel like your dentures are not quite as comfortable as they once were, or if they have begun to loosen up and shift when you eat some of your favorite foods, you might wonder what on earth is going on. Read more
It seems as though you can’t turn on the television without seeing a commercial for a tooth product that “guarantees” to give you bright, white teeth. So bright, in fact, that you’ll see no difference between your teeth and a bright-white tissue! Read more
What do you do when you’re all grown up and realize that you need braces? You worry about how you’ll look. You can’t help that you’re self-conscious about your smile; who isn’t? Sure, you want to have a grin that’s worthy of the best selfie, but at what cost? When you think back to junior high, you remember how awkward and different the kids who had braces looked. No one looked happy about wearing them, but they did all have nice teeth by high school! Maybe all of that awkwardness was worth it; now you wish that you had done something sooner. Read more
You consider yourself to be a “flosser.” You’ve heard that it not only improves the health of your teeth and gums, but it can improve your heart health as well. You floss in the morning, after meals, and before you go to bed. When someone tells you that they haven’t flossed in weeks, you control the urge to lecture them. In fact, you have an array of floss flavors and types; waxed and un-waxed, thin floss and thick tape, mint and cinnamon; even the floss sticks for the times when you’re on the go. Read more
Brush your teeth! It’s the mantra that Moms and Dads all over the country shout to their children from an early age. Everyone knows that brushing leads to good dental health, fewer cavities, and fresher breath. But sometimes, it’s tough for kids and adults to muster up the energy to do it! Read more
You do your best to take care of your teeth, but you just discovered that you have a cavity. Don’t worry, even people who get regular dental cleanings can develop a cavity in between visits. By now you probably know the routine; make an appointment, go in and have your dentist drill out the decay, and get the cavity filled with some kind of dental material that will last for life. No worries; done. But how much do you know about the type of filling that is going into your tooth? Read more
Some people are blessed with good teeth. We all know one person who has never had a filling in their life. Though you would never wish poor oral health upon anyone, you might wonder why you can’t have such a good dental fortune! Read more