Have you ever thought much about how your seasonal allergies might affect your smile health? If you answered, “No!” we are not surprised. When you’re reaching for tissues, trying to address itchy eyes, and are generally experiencing the miserable sensations that come with this affliction, the last thing you’re worried about is your oral health! […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Easter Candy: Suggestions To Keep Smiles Safe
When you think back to being a kid, you may remember consuming a basket full of candy with reckless abandon (and perhaps throughout what seemed like the entire day) once Easter rolled around. Now, whether you’re still indulging in these holiday treats or if you’re looking on as your child does so, your nostalgia includes […]
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Spinach Smile Q&A: Why So Funny Feeling?
What’s the first thing you notice after you eat spinach? Is it that your muscles grow to ten times the size like Popeye? Nope? Perhaps you immediately notice that your teeth feel extremely funny. Sort of as if they’ve been coated with chalk or some other not-at-all-slick substance. If so, you might start wondering if […]
Quiz Questions: Fingernail Biting
Are you someone who is known as a chronic nail biter? If so, you might spend some serious time (possibly more than you realize) chewing on your nails. This isn’t a habit we suggest that you do something about just because we want your hands to look nice (though that is certainly a good motivating […]
Almonds: Amazing Or Dangerous For Your Teeth?
Every time you turn around, you’re hearing more and more about the health benefits of almonds. Are they really the superfood you keep hearing about? Or, are they something to avoid since they can find themselves on the “hard to bite into” list? The truth is, they are very beneficial for your oral health, as […]
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Watch Out For 3 Acid Erosion Culprits
What is acid erosion, you begin to wonder? What does it have to do with your smile and is it really something you need to worry about? First and foremost, it is something that can affect anyone and it is quite a problem. You see, when acidic substances come into contact with your teeth (or […]
Tips For Spring Smile Health
It’s springtime, which is generally the time of year that gives us the motivation we need to start new projects, to get things organized, and to do so with a smile on our faces. The frigid weather has left and we can look forward to blossoming flowers and the sky’s the limit! From where we […]
Dental Related Headaches: Happening To You?
Have you noticed that you’ve been getting headaches quite frequently? Perhaps you have had headaches for years but no matter what you try to do, the discomfort persists. Rather than deciding that this just must be something you need to deal with for the rest of your life, you may wish to schedule a dental […]
Q&A: High Blood Pressure Meds And My Smile
Are you taking prescription medication for hypertension? If you’ve looked at the accompanying literature when you pick it up from the pharmacy, you know that there’s no shortage of potential side effects that may come with it. While many are very unlikely, there’s one that stands out (and that may negatively impact your smile health). […]
Myths About Minerals
When you start delving into the world of essential minerals for your oral health, you will discover there is a lot of information out there. Rather than waste your time checking out literature online (which is either full of facts, full of lies, or full of both), it’s better to get your questions answered from […]
