Most people know about the benefits of drinking water for their overall health. But do you know that water is also good for your oral health? Here is how drinking water improves your oral health. 1. It keeps your mouth clean Water cleans your mouth by washing away the leftover food particles. Sugar and residue […]
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Four Oral Health Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies
Categories: Holiday, Oral Health
You dread increasing allergens if you experience seasonal allergies. While you are fighting irritated sinuses, constant sneezing, and itchy eyes, your teeth may be fighting other battles, as allergies can affect your oral health. Here are four oral health symptoms of seasonal allergies: 1. Tooth Pain Stuffy sinuses can cause tooth pain. As pressure builds […]
Four Reasons Why Dental X-Rays Could Be Helpful to You
Categories: Oral Health
Dental radiographs or X-rays are images of the hard and soft tissues surrounding your teeth and jawbones. Using low levels of radiation, these X-rays can provide an in-depth look at your teeth and gums. And they can be just as important as your oral examination and teeth cleaning. For a comprehensive checkup, we recommend including […]
Connection Between Oral Health & Stress
Categories: Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry
Your oral health has been connected to health problems all around the body over the past few years. Often going both ways, your oral health can affect the rest of your body and vice versa. Stress is no exception. 2020 & 2021 have been very stressful years, and if that stress has been hitting you […]
What to Look for in a Dental Office
Looking for a new dental office is a big deal. Oral health is nothing to take lightly and you want to go to a place where you will be comfortable and won’t mind scheduling regular appointments. Here are some of the things you should look for when searching for a new dental office. Comfort […]
Don’t Waste Your Dental Benefits, Make an Appointment Before the Year Ends
Categories: General Dentistry
As we enter the second half of the year, it might be time to start thinking about your dental insurance. If you receive dental benefits, your annual plan likely runs along the calendar year. That means your current coverage expires in December, and you need to make the most of it. It’s easy to get […]
Do I Really Need a Night Guard? Everything You Need to Know
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
It’s no secret that we would all opt for a stress-free life if it were up to us. This is because the amount of baggage and discomfort that comes about as a result of stress is often extremely overwhelming. Did you know that stress can affect not only your mental health but also your oral […]
What To Expect During a Root Canal
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Few dental procedures instill fear in the hearts of patients as the infamous ‘root canal.’ The procedure is often associated with pain, long inspiring statements such as “I’d rather have a root canal than go through that.” Sure, this might have been true a couple of decades ago, but with modern advances in technology, the […]
Which is Better For You? Manual Toothbrush or Electric Toothbrush?
Every dental professional will tell you the first step towards good oral health is brushing your teeth (twice a day for at least 2 minutes each). Doing this helps remove bacteria that adheres to your teeth and causes plaque. Did you know that the buildup of plaque leads to gum disease and tooth decay? Therefore, […]
