Dental Care Articles & Tips

With the holidays just around the corner, its not always easy to maintain a healthy diet. Thanksgiving is a holiday that revolves around delicious, not-so-healthy food and Christmas and Hanukah incorporate their fair share of eating as well. While we don’t want you skip out on the tasty meals, there are a few things you […]

October is National Dental Hygiene Month – a time to raise awareness of the importance of practicing good oral health and to celebrate the work that dentists and dental hygienists do daily to keep our mouths healthy. No one is immune to dental issues so it’s important, no matter your age, to maintain a good […]

Just like you give your baby a pacifier to calm them when they are upset, thumb sucking is a natural reflex for many children when they want to feel secure and comforted. Other babies and children may need to do this to soothe themselves in order to fall asleep. But did you know that pacifier […]

Some form of chewing gum has been around forever and each year, Americans consume almost two pounds of it! Unfortunately, many people tend to wrongly associate chewing gum with candy. While some gum is full of sugar and is definitely not beneficial to your teeth, many sugar-free chewing gum brands are approved by the American […]

Over 9% of the United States population is living with diabetes and more and more people are being diagnosed each year. Because diabetes impacts your body’s ability to process sugar, it can cause certain issues with your eyes, nerves, heart, and other body parts. But what about your mouth? Diabetes can affect your smile too, […]