Did you know saliva plays an important role in your mouth’s health? It’s made up of enzymes, proteins, and minerals that help ward off bacteria. Your body also uses saliva to communicate a variety of important responses. Protection for Your Mouth Saliva defends your teeth from cavities by helping clean away food debris after you…
Read MoreIs your child excited to go back to school? Let Castle Dental keep your child smiling all year round. Their oral health may not be on your mind during this season but don’t worry! We came up with a simple checklist to help ensure your child enjoys a healthy grin! Fresh Smile for the New…
Read MoreIn a study published in the online Journal of Clinical Periodontology, researchers found that COVID patients with gum disease were more likely to suffer serious medical complications, including being: 3.5 times more likely to be admitted to intensive care 4.5 times more likely to need a ventilator Nearly nine times more likely to die compared…
Read MoreHow to keep your children from getting cavities Tooth decay, also known as cavities, is one of the most chronic yet entirely preventable childhood diseases. Those who practice good oral hygiene have a lower risk and can entirely prevent tooth decay. That’s why it’s super important that kids establish healthy oral habits sooner rather than…
Read MoreDoes smoking pot damage your teeth? Now that marijuana is legal in many states for recreational or medicinal purposes (or both) we will soon have more comprehensive data to evaluate on the true oral health effects of cannabis use. To this day, we are still learning about what marijuana does to your oral health. Even…
Read MoreVaping e-cigarettes has become a nationwide epidemic, it also affects your Oral Health. It accelerates tooth decay and weakens your enamel; make sure to visit your dentist to stay on top of your health. The news about vaping isn’t good. Even though vaping in the form of e-cigarettes was first introduced as a safe and…
Read MorePhoto by Alfaz Sayed on Unsplash There is so much more to oral health care than making sure you brush and floss twice a day and visiting your dentist twice a year to make sure you don’t have a cavity, which is why this month is devoted to oral cancer awareness. About 53,000 Americans will…
Read MorePhoto by Marta Reis on Unsplash What comes to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s Day? Leprechauns? Pots of gold? Four leaf clovers? For us, it’s the color green! In honor of today’s holiday, we put together a list of some of our favorite green foods that are full of nutrients beneficial to our…
Read MorePhoto by Simon Shim on Unsplash When was the last time you replaced your toothbrush? If it’s been longer than three months, then friend, it’s time. Over time, the bristles of your toothbrush are less effective, not to mention germs can settle in and multiply- yuck! The number of electric toothbrushes on the market today…
Read MorePhoto by Spencer Backman on Unsplash We all know that between the months of December and March, cold and flu season is rampant. Precautions like hand washing and eating balanced meals, will make a huge difference in your overall health this winter, however there are a few other ways to protect yourself during this time…
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