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What Does Oral Health Have to Do with Blood Pressure?

​If it seems like you’re reading more these days about different health conditions that can be traced back to oral health in some way, you are! More and more research …

Sometimes Less Is More

​When it comes to antibiotics, less is more. Countless research has been done studying the effects of antibiotics both short term and long term, and we know that the use …

Dreaming of a White Christmas?

​The holiday season is here, and Christmas is just around the corner. That means family photos, holiday parties, work functions and more! Teeth whitening is one of the most affordable …

November Is National Diabetes Month: What Does That Mean for Oral Health?

​November is National Diabetes Month – did you know that around 30 million Americans suffer from diabetes? That’s almost 10 percent of the population. And every year 1.7 million new …

TMJD Patients: What Not to Eat

​If you suffer from a TMJ disorder, you know the pain that can occur on a bad day when your jaw is feeling extra sore or your head and ears …

Why Spit Matters

​You probably don’t spend a whole lot of time thinking about spit, or saliva. Unless, that is, you have experienced dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, or excessive saliva production. …

Find Out Why Some People Actually Love Going to the Dentist

​It may seem like everyone hates going to the dentist thanks to television shows and movies consistently portraying visits to the dentist as horrifying experiences. While some people genuinely do …

Toothpaste Pills Are Now a Thing

​Have you heard of toothpaste pills or tablets? In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, several companies have begun producing toothpaste in tablet or pill form, eliminating the waste …

Does a Better Smile = a Better Career?

​A study done last year by the American Dental Association found that 28 percent of those surveyed between the ages of 18 and 34 felt that the appearance of their …

Stress Relief Tips for TMJ Disorder

Many people who suffer from temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, may find that their stress is causing them more complications and pain as they clench their jaws or even grind …