One of the worst feelings you can experience is yearning for an ice cream cone on a hot day, but knowing it would cause more pain than pleasure! Tooth sensitivity is a common problem. It can be caused by hot or cold, sweet or sour food or drinks – and sometimes even by … [Read more...]
How to Floss
If you are among the 50% of Americans who don’t floss, it’s time to start! Dig through your bathroom drawer and find the little container of floss you got at your last dental appointment and get started. Here’s how: • Start with about 18 inches of floss, winding one end around … [Read more...]
Floss! You’ll Help Prevent Periodontal Disease
‘Fess up. You don’t floss often. And that makes you at high risk for periodontal – or gum – disease. We all have bacteria in our mouths that can grow and irritate our teeth and gums. Bacteria can eat away at the enamel of our teeth, causing cavities. It also can attack our … [Read more...]
National Diabetes Alert Day: Pre-diabetes and Gum Disease
Many people are aware of the connection between diabetes and oral health, but did you know that oral health complications of diabetes begin with pre-diabetes? Almost all those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have pre-diabetes prior to diagnosis. Symptoms of pre-diabetes are … [Read more...]
Does Your Child Need Braces?
Back when braces weren't considered a rite of passage for American youth, kids who wore braces were teased by their peers with mean-spirited nicknames such as brace face, tinsel teeth, zipper lips and metal mouth. Hopefully, with so many children in need of corrective care, this … [Read more...]