Happy Earth Day! Today is Earth Day. And on Earth Day, we are reminded of the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), the importance of being environmentally friendly, and decreasing our impact on the environment. But just how green is your dental hygiene routine? Here are 3 tips for making your dental hygiene activities a little […]
Oral Cancer is Not as Rare as You Think… Join Us in Raising Awareness. Do you know that approximately 48,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? And that of the people newly diagnosed, only about 60% will live longer than 5 years? When cancer is detected and treated early, […]
Go Ahead. We Dare You. SMILE! Smiling is Good For You! Trillions of dollars are spend every year in the US alone to boost health. But what if you could improve your health for free? One of the easiest and cheapest ways to boost your health is to smile. But smiling goes beyond just good […]
Spring has Arrived, and Easter is Just Around the Corner! Time for Baskets and Bunnies… Spring brings many things: warmer weather, longer days, rainy days, blooming flowers, and Easter! For many people, Easter is the most important Christian holiday of the year, and is celebrated by over 2 billion people around the world. It does […]
Smart Phones, Tablets, TVs… how about a Smart Toothbrush?! We live in a smart world. We have smart phones, tablets, TVs, and more that keep us connected and plugged in 24/7. In today’s day and age, we can expect a multitude of new additions to our “smart” gadgets. So, why not the toothbrush? Why […]
Think TMJ Pain is Only Affecting Your Jaw? Think Again. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, such as talking, chewing, and yawning. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are […]
National Children’s Dental Health Month Sugar Wars: Win the Battle Against Sugar Reports show that American students miss 51 million hours of school every year because of oral health problems. And students who are absent miss critical instruction time, especially in early grades where reading skills are an important focus and the building blocks […]
Canker Sores: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More What is a Canker Sore? A canker sore (aphthous ulcer) is a small, painful, open sore inside the mouth. They may occur on the tongue and on the inside linings of the cheeks, lips, and throat. Canker sores are usually white, gray, or yellow in color, […]
There are a few definite, known things about Valentine’s Day. Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is a day of love, that we are supposed to shower our loved ones in displays of affection, and that we are usually eat an unhealthy amount of chocolate. Some revel in the glory of love while others claim […]
Are You Ready for Some Football? Getting together with friends to watch the Super Bowl is an American tradition. And a Super Bowl get-together demands Super Snacks…but not at the expense of your teeth. Here are a few game day snacking ideas that keep your teeth in mind. Of course, these are snacks, and […]