Does My Dentist Really Need to Know My Health History?

Does My Dentist Really Need to Know My Health History?

It may seem that everywhere you go, receptionists are handing out forms – consent forms, release forms, insurance forms, and health history forms. While it may be obvious why a heart surgeon needs to know about all about you and the medications you take, it can be...
5 Ways Drinking Water Protects Your Teeth

5 Ways Drinking Water Protects Your Teeth

The health benefits of drinking water throughout the day are widely known. Because the human body is mostly composed of water (i.e., about 60%), we need water to replenish the moisture lost through the lungs, skin, and digestive system. Water helps the body carry...
Pulpitis – What a Pain!

Pulpitis – What a Pain!

One of the most common reasons to seek emergency dental care is a condition that may sound foreign to you even though the symptoms are all too familiar. Pulpitis, a dental condition characterized by swelling of the pulp inside the tooth, can cause tooth pain and...
5 Reasons to Find a Family Dentist

5 Reasons to Find a Family Dentist

Finding time in between work, soccer practice, and social activities to get you and your family members to their respective doctor, dentist, orthodontist, and eye appointments can be challenging. Managing the family calendar alone can leave you with your head...
Your Roots are Showing! Now What?

Your Roots are Showing! Now What?

With proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings, the roots of your teeth should be covered. Your jawbone holds the roots of all the teeth in your mouth, and gum tissue covers them both. In between the bone and the soft tissue is a transition zone known as...
Dental Innovations to Improve Oral Hygiene

Dental Innovations to Improve Oral Hygiene

Many of the dental techniques and procedures used to care for patients’ teeth have remained unchanged for decades. Tartar and plaque still need removing, and cavities need filling. However, having someone else rooting around in your mouth, scraping and drilling away...
The Link Between Oral Hygiene and Overall Health

The Link Between Oral Hygiene and Overall Health

You may think of brushing and flossing as personal grooming habits that should be observed daily to keep your teeth looking clean and keep bad breath from developing. However, your oral hygiene routine can have a significant impact on your heart and lung health....
Choosing Tooth-Friendly Snacks for Your Kids

Choosing Tooth-Friendly Snacks for Your Kids

All parents worry about their kids. We worry about their health, their education, their friends, their choice in music, the food they eat, and the food they don’t. The list is endless. One thing we shouldn’t have to worry about is how snacking is affecting their oral...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

The season of pumpkin spice has passed and the Christmas carols are upon us. The Holidays of 2020 might look very different–if there are elementary school music programs, the little angel voices will be muffled behind masks, online shopping will be more popular,...