When you chip a tooth, it’s understandable to not know what to do. Are you supposed to just ignore it? Is it really that big of a deal? Is a chipped tooth something you have to call the dentist about? These questions are normal. Whether you...
According to the CDC, some 38 million Americans are currently living diabetes. 1 in 5 of those Americans don’t even know that’s the case. That amounts to 11.3% of our population that struggles with this wearying disease. Diabetes may increase a person’s risk of...
During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through a host of hormonal and physical changes. While oral health is not the most obvious area affected by childbearing, the truth is, even the teeth are impacted by such a change. Today, we’ll look into exactly how pregnancy and...
How soon is too soon? You might be asking yourself that question when it comes to your baby’s first visit to the dentist—or, in the chaos of bottles and middle-of-the-night diaper changes, you may not have given that question a thought! Wherever you fall on...
Sure, it feels good to have clean teeth when you leave the dentist’s office. But what if good oral hygiene does more for you than just giving you fresh breath? Every year on July 18th, we celebrate Dental Awareness Day. In the spirit of Dental Awareness...