Is Dairy Good or Bad for Teeth?

Is Dairy Good or Bad for Teeth?

National Dairy Month celebrates dairy products and their contributions to our health. Not only do dairy products taste great, but they are also loaded with nutrients such as calcium that our body needs. Because of their rich calcium content, dairy products keep your...
Taking Care of Baby Teeth

Taking Care of Baby Teeth

Dental care for children should begin shortly after birth, long before the first baby tooth erupts. Taking care of your infant’s oral health right from the start will help ensure that his or her gums will be healthy enough to support the new teeth. The following are...
How to Identify Common Dental Health Issues

How to Identify Common Dental Health Issues

As people age, they are often confronted with more and more health issues. In the process, they may find it difficult to keep up with their burgeoning health problems and may begin to ignore small things, like the maintenance of oral health and hygiene. The following...
Dental Health Tips for Teens

Dental Health Tips for Teens

Parents are more apt to monitor their kids’ dental health from infancy until their adolescent years. However, as the children reach their teen years, some parents may pull back in response to their teenager’s desire for freedom and self-assertion. While it is a good...
Moms are Critical in Helping Kids Develop Strong Oral Health

Moms are Critical in Helping Kids Develop Strong Oral Health

Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday of May. This year, it falls on May 14. On this day, we honor mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures who have significantly influenced our lives. People honor their mother in different ways, from giving gifts to writing...
Does Arthritis Affect Oral Care?

Does Arthritis Affect Oral Care?

Arthritis is a disorder of the joints characterized by inflammation, stiffness, and joint pain. It can also cause swelling and disfiguration or deformation of affected joints. There are many types of arthritis, ranging from those that are associated with wear and tear...
Considering Braces?

Considering Braces?

Braces, together with retainers, can help with crooked teeth or a misaligned bite. Many general dentists can perform basic teeth straightening procedures, but orthodontists have special expertise in alignment and bite correction. If you think you need braces, you can...
How Smoking Affects the Gums

How Smoking Affects the Gums

Smoking has many serious health risks. It can lead to lung cancer, emphysema, and other serious illnesses. It can also have a significant impact on oral health. Smoking has been associated with periodontal or gum disease, which, in its advanced stages, can lead to...
Caring for Baby Teeth

Caring for Baby Teeth

Milk teeth or baby teeth are placeholders for adult teeth. The milk teeth help structure and prepare the jaw for the bigger adult teeth that will come at a later stage. Milk teeth also help babies get added nutrition that may not be provided by breast milk or formula....
5 Neat Secrets to a Tooth-Friendly Easter [infographic]

5 Neat Secrets to a Tooth-Friendly Easter [infographic]

How can you protect your kid’s teeth during Easter Sunday? It is revealed that an average child consumes 5.5 pounds of chocolate during Easter. This is not good for your kid’s dental health that is why you need to find ways to lessen their sugar intake. Too much sugar...