Whether due to lactose intolerance, an ethical stance or dietary choice, many people today are choosing different methods of getting their daily calcium for strong teeth and bones. Calcium is an important mineral essential for the development and maintenance of strong teeth and bones. The FDA recommends getting between 1,000-1,200 mg of calcium every day… Continue reading When Milk Doesn’t Do a Body Good: Calcium-Rich Alternatives for Strong Teeth and Bones
Do cold foods make your teeth feel like a hot mess? Do hot foods give your teeth the chills? You’re not alone. Read on for some tips to keep your mouth (and you) happy. Tooth sensitivity is a common problem, but you don’t have to suffer in silence. There are many treatments available that can… Continue reading Tooth Sensitivity Can Be a Real Pain
It’s children’s oral health month, and that means Peter Pearlywhites and his Family are ready to show your children how to deal a decisive blow to tooth decay. Read on to discover how to join the fight for a healthy smile today! Strong, healthy teeth help you chew the right foods which help you grow… Continue reading Why Healthy Teeth Are So Important
This year, resolve to keep your whole body healthy by incorporating these five foods that support oral health into your diet. The holiday season is over, and everything is slowly returning to normal. Now is a great time to focus on your New Year’s resolutions. Instead of making general resolutions like wanting to lose weight… Continue reading Resolve to Make Your Oral Health a Priority in the New Year!
They cared for us, now it’s our turn to care for them. Don’t overlook their oral health. There comes a time when the tides change, and we become a caregiver to those that raised us, drove us to soccer practice, dance recitals, and music lessons. They helped us brush our hair and taught us to… Continue reading A Caregiver’s Guide to Keeping Your Loved One’s Mouth Healthy
Most benefits refresh in January, and your policy benefits renew. Are you making the most of your available coverage before it expires? For most patients, dental benefits renew each January, while others renew on an enrollment date or fiscal year. Studies have shown under 3% of PPO dental plan members use all of their allotted… Continue reading Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Don’t Let Your Dental Benefits Go to Waste
With a little help from your dental team, a healthy mouth during pregnancy is something that’s easy to deliver. Pregnancy is an exciting time for any woman, but it is also full of a seemingly endless list of do’s and don’ts. Thankfully, there have been incredible advancements in the dental field that help make your… Continue reading Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby
A dental abscess sounds scary and can be painful, but armed with a little knowledge, it can be quickly treated and even prevented. What is an Abscess? An abscess is an infection. There are two types of dental abscesses. A periapical abscess, which happens at the root of a tooth and a periodontal abscess which… Continue reading Not Just Pulp Fiction: The Truth About Dental Abscesses
Electric toothbrushes are an excellent idea for everyone, but for people with arthritis, cognitive impairments or those who have suffered a stroke, an electric toothbrush can be a little breath of independence that gives a boost of self-confidence. Little has changed design-wise in the 2,000-plus years since toothbrushes have been around. Even the Ancient Babylonians… Continue reading Electric Toothbrushes Offer One More Reason to Smile
Not all dental cleanings are created equal. Find out why some hygiene appointments cost more than others and learn how you can save time and money in the dental chair. A “regular” cleaning is clinically called prophylaxis or a prophy cleaning and is a preventative measure to prevent periodontal disease. It includes removing plaque and… Continue reading Why do Some Dental Cleanings Cost More?
