02 Apr Sports and Your Child’s Dental Health
Sports can have negative effects on a child’s dental health. We explore some of the adverse effects and what you can do to mitigate them....
26 Mar How Dry Mouth Hurts Dental Health
Don't dismiss dry mouth as if it isn’t a big deal. To your teeth, it is. We explore what dry mouth is, why it’s a problem, and how to fix it. ...
04 Mar 5 Ways Dental Assistants Improve Your Dentist Appointment
The first week of March marks Dental Assistants Recognition Week. Learn how the dental assistants work to improve your dental care....
22 Feb Oral Health for Kids: Problems and Solutions
The most common chronic disease of childhood is cavities. Learn the main dental problems facing children and their solutions....
08 Feb You Should Consider Dental Sealants for Your Child—and Here’s Why
The single most common chronic disease of childhood is a cavity. Today, we look at how dental sealants can protect your child's teeth....
12 Jan The Do’s and Don’ts of Dentures for 2024
Have your dentures been driving you crazy lately? Maybe you got a new set over the holidays and you’re struggling to form your words clearly. Or maybe, your mouth is irritated and causing you discomfort every time you put them in. Whatever the case...
01 Dec HSA vs. FSA: What’s the Difference?
The ins and outs of insurance and different payment plan options aren’t the most riveting thing to most of us—unless, of course, you’re an accountant. But when the end of the year rolls around, it’s time for us all to give a little extra thought...
05 Nov There’s Glycerin in my Toothpaste—Is That Okay?
From time to time, the health community raises concerns about ingredients that are in our everyday products. Sometimes, those concerns are valid and helpful. (For instance, Coca-Cola was first made with cocaine in it! Needless to say, that is no longer the case.) But on...
23 Sep Your Gums and Your Heart: More Connected Than You Think
It’s a relationship acknowledged by both the American Dental Association and the American Heart Association: gum disease and heart disease share an undeniable connection. Those with poor oral health are significantly more likely to suffer cardiovascular problems, yet no one can quite figure out...
17 Jul What’s So Important About Clean Teeth?
Sure, it feels good to have clean teeth when you leave the dentist’s office. But what if good oral hygiene does more for you than just giving you fresh breath? Every year on July 18th, we celebrate Dental Awareness Day. In the spirit of Dental Awareness...