Labor Day is one of the least recognized, forgotten holidays of the year, but one that we seem to appreciate only after realizing it gives us a three-day weekend in September. Here are seven tidbits you probably never knew about the holiday. 1. The First Labor Day was Celebrated in New York on September 5, 1882 […]
Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. A doctor in the United Kingdom did an experiment for a series on the BBC regarding tooth health and how dental health and immune system health impact one another. He spent two weeks […]
Today is December 1st, which means that the holiday season is in full swing. A season of holiday cheer doesn’t mean a holiday from dental health. In fact, the change in your schedule and diet means that it is even more essential to be vigilant in maintaining your beautiful smile. Here are five pointers for […]
Medications Help Your Health… but are They Hurting Your Oral Health? At some point in our lives, many of us need to take medications. However, even as those medications treat our illnesses, they could be causing problems for our teeth and gums. Medicine And Oral Chemistry Some medications—even some vitamins—can damage your teeth for […]
4 Reasons Why We LOVE Straws Summer is officially here, and summer calls for ice cold drinks! But how many of you drink with a straw?! Whether crazy or straight, long or short, colorful or plain – straws don’t suck. And outside of the 24 hours following tooth extraction, we don’t see any reason to […]
Happy Father’s Day! From teaching you to ride a bike to walking you down the aisle, fathers have a special place in all of our hearts, so be sure to show them how special they are today. Father’s Day is about showing gratitude to all of the special men whole play a role in our […]
When people go to the dentist, it’s generally because they have a toothache, they need some dental work done, or they want to get their teeth cleaned. But we want to emphasize how important regular, twice-yearly dental exams are. Of course your dentist will make sure you don’t have any cavities, but what you may not […]
What Does Oral Health Have to Do with Weight Loss? A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE is the best prevention for illness and chronic disease. It can also be just as effective as any medicine a doctor could prescribe. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, or simply live more healthily, the good choices you’re making not only do […]
Another Sweets-Packed Holiday is Here! For some, Easter means a big meal with family. For others, Easter means going to church and celebrating the season. For others, Easter means chocolate bunnies and Easter egg hunts. For many more, Easter is all of the above! Whether you’re young or old, Easter candy can be incredibly tempting. Who […]
Did you know that there are about 50,000 people diagnosed oral cancer each month in the US? Celebrities Sammy Davis Jr, Rod Stewart, Roger Ebert, Burl Ives, Eddie Van Halen, and George Harrison have all suffered from oral cancer. Former Presidents Grover Cleveland and Ulysses S. Grant also had oral cancer, as have former NFL […]