Dentists can identify many problems by looking in your mouth, but X-rays show what the naked eye doesn’t see. This technology helps us find issues like cavities before they cause symptoms. Read our blog post for a look at how often you need X-rays of your teeth.
Posts in the preventive care category:
Signs & Symptoms of Gum Disease
Healthy gums are essential to your oral health. Gums keep your teeth in place, support the bone, and protect your body from harmful bacteria. Check out our blog post for a look at the signs and symptoms of gum disease.
5 Ways Oral Health Affects Overall Health
You know that unhealthy teeth cause problems, but did you know how much they can affect the rest of your body? There are specific issues that can pop up when your mouth isn’t healthy. Check out our blog post for five ways oral health affects your overall health.
Can Gum Disease Increase the Risk for Alzheimer’s?
Did you know that your oral health not only impacts your teeth, tongue, and gums but can affect your overall health? Medical researchers have found links between your oral health and acne, heart disease, and other conditions. Check out our blog post where we discuss a recent study that suggests that gum disease may increase your risk for Alzheimer’s.
Are There Dental Health Benefits to Drinking Tea?
By now, you know which foods support dental health. But what about our favorite beverages? If you’re a tea drinker, it may please you to learn that tea might actually be good for oral health. But not every tea is created equal. Read our blog post to learn which tea is good for oral health.
What Happens if a Filling Falls Out?
If you’ve ever had a cavity, you have fillings. They are sturdy structures that protect the teeth from further decay. Over a lifetime, however, it is possible to lose a filling. Read our blog post to learn why fillings might fall out and what steps to take if they do.
The Benefits of Fluoride
You’ve probably seen mention of fluoride on dental products at the store, but have you stopped to consider what it actually is or how it might benefit your health? On our blog post, we dive into the facts and benefits of fluoride.
How Investing in Dental Care Can Save You Money
Too often, dental costs can seem prohibitively expensive. But don’t lose hope: there are many things you can do to invest in care now and save a significant amount of money in the future. Overall, preventative care is the best type of care. This means if you take care of small problems now, they won’t[…]
Fun Ways to Encourage Kids to Brush
Kids truly do follow by example. If you want your children to have a lifetime of happy, healthy smiles, then the earlier you start on encouraging good at-home care, the better off they’ll be later in life. Brush Your Teeth Together Kids love doing things with their parents and families, and this including even brushing[…]
Summer Foods & Drinks That Harm Your Teeth
Summer is a great time for soaking up Vitamin D and getting plenty of outdoor exercise. Summer foods and drinks are not always so healthy for our teeth, though. Many popular summer foods and drinks will stain and damage your teeth and gums. Here is a list of foods to avoid to keep your dental[…]