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). […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
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 […]
3 Benefits Of Eating Dairy
Are you someone who could easily clear a plate of cheese in mere minutes? Do you often reach for a glass of milk with your meals instead of soda, coffee, or tea? Maybe you find that you gravitate toward yogurt as a snack, when your friends are reaching for more carb-loaded items. If you happen […]
Q&A: For Soda Drinkers
What does summer mean to you? Does it mean enjoying some delicious soda? How about winter? Does it mean bundling up and reaching for a crisp, cool soda? Whether you call it pop, soda pop, or anything else under the sun, if you’re someone who loves it, it’s probably a year-round favorite. Unfortunately, if you’re […]
Surprising Side Effects Of Smoking
If someone were to ask you about the side effects of smoking cigarettes, chances are good that you could rattle off some very serious problems it may cause your overall health. Lung cancer, cardiac problems, and more are on the list. As for your oral health and smoking, do you know much about the side […]
Bring Us Your Questions
When you come in for a visit, do you find yourself reflecting on the way it felt in school (when you were a little kid) to raise your hand and ask a question? If your experience with this was one fraught with hesitation and shyness, we understand if you find yourself dealing with a very […]
3 Reasons Chewing Is Difficult
Have you noticed that chewing has become difficult lately? Perhaps it has been challenging for a while and you think it’s probably time you do something about it. If you’re not really sure what’s going on, you can relax. We can quickly solve this concern during a dental checkup. What do you have to do […]
Tooth Cracks: Common Questions
Nobody likes dealing with a cracked tooth. It’s unnerving, it can feel uncomfortable, or it can look unsightly without leading to any sensitivity. In short: Cracks can cause a lot of confusion. Rather than spin your wheels in an effort to get answers online or from friends, we always encourage you to come to us. […]
3 Ways You Can Easily Improve Your Dental Care
When you think about your dental care, do you wish you were doing a better job but you assume it’s going to take some major changes and effort to see any improvement? In most cases, it’s the tiny, easy changes that make the biggest difference. Before you give up, consider some easy ways to make […]
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Canker Sore Q&A: The Stuff You Really Want To Know
When you take a look in your mouth at the surprisingly uncomfortable sore that’s made an appearance (and you show it to a friend), you likely come to the conclusion that what you’re looking at is a canker sore. However, is it really? What does this type of sore mean, anyway? Is it contagious? To […]
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