Dental Blog

One-third of adult Americans are classified as obese and are suffering a decline in health as a result. Research conducted by the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine has found that those who successfully shed the pounds will not only decrease the odds of developing medical conditions including diabetes and heart disease, but will also dramatically improve their...

Oral hygiene is an essential behavior for ensuring good dental health and general well being. High levels of dental plaque have long been associated with causing dental problems such as cavities, tooth decay and gum disease and those conditions are linked to other health issues such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease. How tooth brushing is implemented can greatly reduce any risks to health. In the past WH Family Dental has...

You’ve got lots of choices if you’re looking for a way to freshen your breath. But if you want to do something healthy for your teeth and gums too, try and make mouth rinsing part of your daily routine.”Today mouthwashes are not just perfumes for the breath,” says Mark Wolff, DDS, PhD, chair of cariology and comprehensive care at New...

Choosing the Right Toothbrush You’re trying to do your best to take good care of your teeth. And that’s a good thing! But if you want to get the most out of your oral hygiene routine, you need to make sure that you are using the right tools for the job. Keep reading to find out how to pick the...

Humans have had a love affair with alcohol since ancient times. Regardless if it is beer, wine or spirits, all booze is a psychoactive drug that is legally consumed in more than 100 countries. Liquor is highly popular for a myriad of reason including religion, medicinal and of course, pure pleasure. No matter why the elixir is consumed, individuals need...

Are your pearly whites starting to look not so pearly? Paul Vankevich, DMD, an assistant professor of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, speaks for dentists everywhere when he lists four things you can do right now for a mouth that looks and feels fabulous. Kick the habit. Need another person in your life to explain why you need...

No one likes to hear it, but it’s worse not to know it: You have bad breath. Bad breath (also known as halitosis or malodor) can be embarrassing and tough on those around you. Some people don’t realize their breath could peel paint because people are afraid to tell them. “Certainly bad breath can ruin relationships,” John Woodall, DDS, a dentist with Woodall and McNeill...

If your smile isn’t as bright as you’d like, it can be beneficial to think about what you put in your mouth. Teeth are susceptible to staining if you smoke or if you eat or drink certain things, and it’s more likely to happen as you age. But once you know what to eat, and what to avoid, you can...

Chew Gum, Not IceChewing is a favorite pastime and necessity for the proper mastication and breaking down of food. The average person is bombarded with thousands of options of things to chew on, including ice. While ice itself is comprised of cool, refreshing water, the beverage is best consumed in its liquid (not frozen) state. Crunching on ice can increase...