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.
Posts in the preventive care category:
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[…]
How Sugar-Free Gum Can Naturally Boost Your Enamel Strength
You’ve always been a fan of chewing gum, but your oral health has declined. You are especially worried about the effects that gum has had on your enamel. Thankfully, it turns out that sugar-free gum is one way you can strengthen your enamel naturally. But how? And why? It’s Been Confirmed: Sugar-Free Gum Can Help[…]
Manual vs Electric Toothbrush
Electric toothbrushes are more affordable than ever. It wasn’t long ago that you couldn’t find an electric toothbrush under $200, but many major brands have released affordable versions of electric toothbrushes. You can even find electric toothbrushes for children that are smaller and designed for kids under the age of ten. Are these electronic versions[…]