The New Year approaches, and we have many reasons to celebrate! One is that 2021 is over. Another is that we have a brand new year ahead of us, with endless possibilities. That’s reason enough to raise a glass of bubbly and say “Cheers!” to your friends and family as we ring out the old and ring in the new. Continue reading How Does Champagne Affect Your Teeth?
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For most of us, that means plenty of sweet treats, Christmas parties, … Continue reading How Does Wassail Affect the Teeth?
Dental Christmas gifts? Is that even a thing? Well, we think so. From stocking stuffers to splurges, these are great … Continue reading The Best Dental Christmas Gifts
We frequently hear from healthcare providers and fitness experts that we should drink more water. Water performs many essential functions in the body and helps us stay healthy. Does this also apply to the teeth? Continue reading Does Drinking More Water Protect Your Teeth?
The good news is, NO, Thanksgiving is not bad for your teeth. The bad news is that, YES, Thanksgiving can include some detrimental effects on your oral health. We’ll explain how that can happen, and we’ll follow with what you can do to prevent that. We want you to have the happiest and healthiest Thanksgiving yet! Continue reading Is Thanksgiving Bad for Your Teeth?
Bad breath is a serious problem. Not only does it cause embarrassment or even impairment of social interactions; it could indicate an underlying health condition. If you notice persistent bad breath (or someone tells you of it), you should not ignore it. Continue reading How Do I Get Rid of Bad Breath?
Smoking cigarettes is a habit affecting the health of millions of Americans. Most people are aware of the risks for lung cancer and emphysema from cigarettes. What you may not know is that smoking also damages the teeth! In this week’s blog, we will cover the relationship between cigarettes and your teeth. Continue reading Cigarettes and Your Teeth
Halloween is rapidly approaching, and you know what that means: candy galore! This is the holiday that literally sends children out to collect as much candy as they can possibly get. How can you manage such a smorgasbord of sweets? Continue reading Have a Healthy Halloween!
As we approach the busy holiday season with an over-indulging celebration in each of the three Fall months, we must be aware of the potential for damage to our teeth. There are so many delightful things in which to partake that are so bad for your oral health. Continue reading Guard Your Teeth from the Holiday Season
The general answer is that a nightguard’s lifespan depends on a variety of factors, including how hard you clench your teeth, what dental work is present on the teeth, and of what material the nightguard consists. Continue reading How Long Will a Nightguard Last?
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