Do you put off routine dental care or much-needed dental work because of anxiety? Anxiety is how your body reacts to what you perceive to be stressful or unfamiliar situations. So that sense of distress or dread you have before an event manifests itself as anxiety. While a bit of anxiety can be useful, keeping… Read more »

If you are brushing your teeth twice a day as recommended but not flossing between them, it’s not just your smile that will pay the price. Your toothbrush can’t reach in between teeth to remove dental plaque (a sticky bacterial biofilm). That’s where flossing comes in because it can reach between teeth and below the… Read more »

Between May 16 and June 16, the Oral Health Foundation raises awareness of important health concerns by celebrating National Smile Month, and our dental team is here for it! We invite you to join us in making a positive difference in the oral health of the people around you. Everyone deserves the chance at a… Read more »

If you are wearing braces or any other kind of orthodontic aligners, taking good care of your teeth and gums is more important than ever. Good daily oral hygiene care is needed to protect your teeth and gums from oral infections while you are straightening your teeth. You don’t want to end up with dental… Read more »

At least 80% of American adults have gum inflammation/disease. Bacteria in your mouth travel to other parts of your body through your bloodstream. Gum disease increases pancreatic and kidney cancer risk by 62% Research has found an association between rheumatoid arthritis and gum disease. People with gum disease are twice as likely to die from… Read more »