Summer is almost over and the start of the new school year is fast approaching. Are you ready? Have you completed your back to school shopping? Have you started implementing your school year routine? Have your kids gone to the dentist recently? When you want to set your kids up for success in the new…
Read MoreSummer is a time where fun takes the wheel and everything else is an afterthought. That can be great when it comes to getting outdoors and playing, going on vacation, and visiting your local theme park. But when it comes to your oral health, fun and games can leave you with cavities. It’s important to…
Read MoreNobody wants to deal with the pain and discomfort caused by cavities, least of all your children! Limiting foods high in sugar like candy and soda is a great way to start taking care of your child’s overall oral health, but to maintain it, eating certain foods can help. From dairy to different fruits and…
Read MoreVisiting your dentist regularly isn’t just about having a beautiful smile. It can also lower your risk of oral cancer. Around 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancer this year with nearly 75% of those cancers diagnosed in the mouth. The number of yearly cases has steadily increased but the age…
Read MoreCardiovascular issues and disease effects nearly 50 million Americans annually and is the leading cause of death and disability in the United States. National Wear Red Day, held earlier this month, aims to educate and prevent heart disease, lung disease and strokes through awareness and action. Recently scientists have linked oral health to cardiovascular disease.…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions are easy to make but difficult to maintain. Each New Year, about 33% of Americans vow to make themselves better in some way through their resolution, and an even smaller percentage follow through. While it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm months after you make your resolution, it’s not impossible!…
Read MoreBefore you start making your New Year’s resolutions, don’t forget about what you might be leaving behind in 2016. No, not just memories…we’re talking money! That’s right, you could be losing out on funds if you don’t spend them before year’s end. Most dental benefits and FSA spends will expire at the end of the…
Read MoreWhen it comes to building strong bones and healthy teeth, the two most important nutrients are calcium and vitamin D. Calcium, a mineral, is the main building block of teeth and bones, but your body also needs vitamin D to absorb the calcium from the foods you eat. Want to get as many nutrients as…
Read MoreWhen it comes to oral hygiene, there’s a big difference between men and women. Women are more likely to get regular cleanings, more likely to change their toothbrush every three months, and more likely to brush twice daily. Here are some reasons why men should step up their oral hygiene game: Gum disease: Men are…
Read MoreTobacco use is a real addiction, and kicking the habit requires an immense amount of will power and dedication. If you’re trying to quit, it’s important to realize what’s physiologically happening in your body. Once you understand that, it can help you overcome some cravings and anxieties you experience. Last cigarette: After you finish your…
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