oral health


How Cannabis Impacts Oral Health

​The use of cannabis as a medical treatment has been increasing steadily for the last couple years. You or someone you know might be using it now to treat a …

Dental Health and Aging

The body experiences many changes as we age. These changes aren’t just seen on our skin or felt inside our body – they are also experienced in the mouth. Sometimes …

What Oral Health Does to Overall Health

​About 52 percent of the global population suffers from about 291 different oral diseases. According to the FDI World Dental Federation, dental caries, or cavities, account for about 44 percent …

Easiest Ways to Prevent Gum Disease

​New research has shown a link between gum disease and serious medical conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Considering the fact that almost 80 percent of the adult population over …

Common Oral Health Concerns for Seniors

​People of all ages are at risk of various oral health issues. That’s why it’s very important to ensure that we all stick to our oral health hygiene so we …

Don’t Be a Stranger!

​You have probably heard plenty about the importance of dental visits, but what many people don’t know is exactly why these appointments are so critical to not only their oral …

Water, Wine and Oral Health

​Water is and always will be the best choice when it comes to beverages, not just for your oral health, but also for your overall health and well-being. Still, there …

5 Common Habits that Negate Proper Teeth Care

You probably already know that not brushing your teeth and not flossing regularly can cause dental problems. Well, that is absolutely true, but those are not the only ways you …

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 …

Keep Teeth Healthy This School Year

​It’s August and back-to-school season is in full swing across the nation. Everyone is filling their shopping carts with markers, pencils and new backpacks. Parents are taking children to get …