Dental Blog

The organic food industry generated $26.7 billion in sales in 2010 and the category is poised to expand as more Americans jump on the health food bandwagon. The trend is being fueled by a desire to minimize exposure to harmful chemicals and additives in foods and for the goal of improving well-being by eating a nutritious diet. Unfortunately, parents who impose...

It’s important for you to take good care of your teeth and gums while pregnant. Pregnancy causes hormonal changes that increase the risk of developing gum disease which, in turn, may affect the health of your developing baby. Below are some tips to help you maintain good oral health before, during, and after pregnancy. Before You Get Pregnant Try to make...

Like dental braces, the removal of wisdom teeth is one of the dental “rites of passage” for teens. Wisdom teeth — or third molars — are our final set of molars and usually start to emerge between the ages of 16 and 25. They are known as “wisdom” teeth in most cultures because of their late arrival compared to other adult molars. If...

Oral health care is incredibly important for children, but some kids may not be getting the dental care they need. Poor dental health not only leaves children vulnerable to tooth decay, but can affect their overall health as well. Members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry are working to eliminate childhood dental diseases through Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children: The...

There are a number of problems that affect the oral health of children, including tooth decay, thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, lip sucking, and early tooth loss. Even though baby teeth are eventually replaced with permanent teeth, keeping baby teeth healthy is important to a child’s overall health and well-being. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Baby bottle tooth decay (also called early childhood caries,...

Pregnancy and Teeth Baby On Board?Congratulations on this exciting and busy time of your life! You have so much to think about during pregnancy, but don’t overlook your dental health. Find out how pregnancy impacts your mouth in this video. Advice You Need for the Next Nine Months7 Ways Pregnancy Affects Your Dental Health.Healthy Habits to Start TodayWhat to Eat...

Cosmetic dentistry has redefined the way people look at their teeth. Now, more than ever before, the appearance of teeth can be altered and improved by a cosmetic dentist to give you the ideal smile you have always dreamed of.  It should come as no surprise to most people that appearance-conscious teens would be quick to jump on this trend. Younger and...

If you’ve got a teenager, you know just how tough it can be to get your message heard. After all, when you’re a teenager it’s easy to believe that you’re immune to life’s dangers — including health problems such as gum disease. But as a parent, you probably know that the opposite is true: According to TeenHealth.com approximately 60 percent of 15-year-old teenagers...

No teen ever wants to hear the words, “You may need braces.” Adding dental braces to the emotional and physical rollercoaster of adolescence may seem like a death sentence to many teens. At a time when image seems so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may outweigh the ultimate benefit of a straight and beautiful...