Routine Professional Teeth Cleaning – Why does it matter? An apple a day keeps the doctor away (so we’re told), but why is visiting your dentist every six months for a teeth cleaning so important? Your regular dental check-up is instrumental to preventing and treating a cavity. With busy schedules and family priorities, it’s all…
Read MoreIt’s January, but the season of giving is not over. Next week our country honors Martin Luther King Jr. for the contributions he has made to our great nation. What better way to honor him than by participating in the MLK Day of Service? To give you some time to plan and organize next week’s…
Read MorePeppermint has long been a natural remedy for cultures all across the world. Ancient Chinese and Japanese folk medicine made use of its incredible properties, while Pluto in Greek mythology transformed the nymph Mentha into an herb after falling in love with her. Traces of peppermint oil have even been found in many Egyptian pyramids.…
Read MoreCoconut oil pulling has become one of the most popular methods when it comes to teeth whitening. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Shailene Woodley swear by the trend. Essentially, coconut oil pulling is swishing a mouthful of oil around your mouth for about twenty minutes and then spitting it out. The word pulling refers to…
Read MoreIf you’ve been thinking about getting orthodontic work done for your child, summer might be the best time to do it. Here are three reasons why: Scheduling: Without hectic school schedules, sports events, and extracurricular activities, the lazy days of summer are an ideal time to make appointments with dentists and orthodontists. Getting braces for…
Read MoreStress can be harmful to us in many ways. In addition to taking a toll on emotional well being, it can impact physical health by increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart disease, affect sleep and memory, cause headaches, and worsen depression. Not only that, but it can impact the health of your…
Read MoreHave you ever heard of TMJ syndrome? There are many misconceptions about it-but we’re here to clear up the facts about this common jaw disorder. TMJ stands for Temporomandibular joint. This is the joint that connects your lower jaw to the temporal bones of your skull. You have two TMJ joints that work together as…
Read MoreWhy does orange juice taste bad after brushing teeth? There’s a common misconception that the mint flavoring in your toothpaste is the culprit. Read more to find out why certain foods taste strange after using toothpaste as well as how to get rid of the bad taste after brushing your teeth. What Can Cause a…
Read MoreIf you have any kind of pain in your mouth, it’s smart to see your dentist as soon as possible in case the cause is a cavity, cracked tooth, or another issue. But we know it’s not always possible to get to the dentist right away. So in the meantime, try one of these home…
Read MoreNational Smile Day is celebrated around the world on October 2 thanks to Harvey Ball, a commercial artist who created the iconic, yellow smiley face in 1963. Harvey felt the commercialization of his smiley face was taking away from its original meaning, and so, National Smile Day was born. It’s a day devoted to being…
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