If you are one of the 57% of people between the age of 65 and 74 who wear dentures, or if you are thinking about getting dentures, it’s important to know a few critical steps to effective and proper denture care. New innovations in denture technology are making dentures and partial dentures more comfortable, durable…
Read MoreThe statistics are alarming when it comes to the number of adult American’s with some level of gum disease. Gum disease has several stages of severity, but any indication that you may have gum disease should be addressed. Gum disease starts with inflammation of the gums. When gum disease spreads it can affect the bone…
Read MoreWhile jotting down your New Year’s resolutions have you considered adding whitening your teeth to the list? Did you know that a bright, white, confident smile is the number one characteristic people notice about the opposite sex? If you are setting personal goals for the year ahead, you may want to consider looking into professional…
Read MoreSensitive teeth are a common dental problem that plagues 1 in 3 people. Tooth sensitivity varies from very slight to severe pain and is usually caused when a person eats or drinks something either hot or cold. Some people experience sensitivity when brushing their teeth or even when they breathe in cold air. A common…
Read MoreAs we recover from Thanksgiving and look ahead to the remainder of the holiday season it’s important not to overlook your oral health as well as your general health. Here are five tips to help keep your teeth healthy during the holidays and into the New Year! Oh nuts . . . If you love…
Read MoreDoes your mouth always feel dry like you don’t have nearly enough saliva? Do you ever have a problem eating dry food? Is it sometimes difficult to swallow or talk because your mouth is so dry? If you have any of these problems, you may have dry mouth. What is dry mouth? This oral health…
Read MoreIf you are diabetic or have a loved one who has been diagnosed with this disease, there are many things in your life that you have to be mindful of each and every day. The complexities of living with diabetes are great and can’t be overlooked. One area of your overall health that needs significant…
Read MoreIn the day and age of “everyone gets a trophy, and nobody loses”, you may be asking yourself, “Why in the world should I give my kids incentives for brushing their teeth?” Truth is good oral health and a strong, confident smile is probably one of the most important things you can give your child,…
Read MoreHave you lived your entire life embarrassed by your smile? Do you have crooked teeth that you are ashamed of? If you have always dreamed of having a straight, confident beautiful smile, you should ask your dentist if Six Month Smiles is right for you. If you want to know if you are a candidate…
Read MoreHalloween is quickly approaching and as much as we wish our kids would avoid the mouthfuls of candy that will adorn their teeth, it seems inevitable to prevent all the bad stuff from entering their mouths and little bodies. Believe it or not, not all candy is created equal.There are certain candies and treats that…
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