We all know that sugar is bad for us, yet we continue to eat it. Perhaps it’s an addiction, or maybe we lack self-control. While sugar has many adverse effects on our overall health, there are many ways that sugar affects your teeth and gums. Your overall health is connected to your dental health, so it is essential to do everything you can to maintain and restore oral health.
Braces are a significant investment for anyone. They cost a lot of money and need to be worn for a long time to reach their full effect. Retainers help preserve that investment and ensure that your shiny and smooth new smile lasts as long as possible.
A couple of years ago, a family friend sent my mom a bowl of her homemade sweet potato casserole for us to enjoy at Thanksgiving dinner. Up to that point my family’s only experience with sweet potatoes was in french fry form. To us, those fries where only ever alright; not enough to dethrone the regular potato as King of Fries. So you can excuse our lack of excitement when my mom placed the hefty glass bowl of nut topped orange goop among the smorgasbord of our traditional tasty Thanksgiving treats.
Taking care of your teeth at home takes daily work. You can’t just go to your routine cleanings every six months and expect to have a healthy smile. Going to the dentist is essential but taking care of your teeth at home is a critical component of optimal oral health.
Do your teeth need straightening? Have you been considering braces or another similar treatment to get them back into line to improve your smile? Invisalign is one of the best options on the market for fixing misaligned teeth, but you may have a lot of questions about it.
It’s the flavorful fowl. The appetizing avian. The enticing entree. The beautifully baked big bird on everyone’s mind this season: The Thanksgiving Turkey.
It’s essential to understand the many stages of dental care to prepare for upcoming years and protect your teeth for a lifetime. Here’s a breakdown of the general phases of dental care, from early childhood to retirement.
It seems like just yesterday you were hosting a relaxing BBQ in your backyard for friends and family. You grilled various meat and/or plant products, and complained about the heat while cracking open a cold one with the boys. Oops, looks like you burned one of Steve’s organic free-range turkey bratwursts. That’s ok, Steve’s a good sport.
When the holiday season approaches, most of the festivities will include an array of sweet beverages, baked goods, and candies. While these festive foods can be tempting, the sugar content can increase your susceptibility to tooth decay and gum disease. Instead of avoiding the fun altogether, here are some helpful recommendations on how to effectively protect your teeth against the most common harmful holiday activities.
Dentures provide an invaluable improvement to quality of life for people missing multiple teeth. When you first start wearing dentures, it may require an adjustment period as you settle into your new prosthetic. With a little time and some helpful tips, you can enjoy a full, positive life using dentures. Here’s what you need to know about your life with full and partial dentures.