How Your Diet Affects Your Teeth

You probably know that there are several things you should consider doing if you’d like to live a healthy lifestyle. For instance, you probably know that following a healthy diet can actually help you stay healthy and strong. However, did you know that the foods you eat can actually have a negative impact on your oral health? Some foods—such as... read more »

Dental Implants: What You Should Know

If you are missing a tooth, you are probably aware that you should replace it as soon as you can. If you postpone doing so, your teeth will be much more difficult to clean, which could make you more likely to have gum disease. The rest of your teeth could also shift if you don’t have a missing tooth replaced,... read more »

Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Boosts Your Oral Health

Image by Flickr user Guilherme Yagui used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Image cropped and modified from original. GUM ISN’T ALL ABOUT freshening your breath. While it definitely helps after that garlic pasta you had for lunch, did you know chewing sugarless gum can also prevent cavities and improve your oral health? Chewing Gum Increases Saliva Flow and Prevents Cavities... read more »

Is Dental Anxiety Keeping You from Treatment?

Dental anxiety is the anxiety many people feel about going to see their dentist. It can be caused be a fear of experiencing pain, either because of a previous negative experience, or from hearing others share their stories of bad experiences. Some people are afraid of receiving injections or that the injection won’t work properly. Some people fear the side... read more »