Healthy teeth, in and of themselves, will not keep your weight down. However, what you eat to maintain healthy teeth will – and will do so without counting calories. A diet that is balanced and comprised of the major food groups will keep you slim and trim, help you maintain your smile, and give you […]
Debridement is somewhat of an official welcome back party that we throw in our offices for people who haven’t visited a dentist in a long time –probably several years. During that time, the patients’ teeth must have become heavily colonized by advanced levels of plaque buildup that might prevent us from properly examining their teeth. […]
Studies show that certain types of music tend to soothe people from all across the personality spectrum. Certain types of music can calm your nerves and energize you in our offices. Many studies show that music therapy can inhibit the production of cortisol – a hormone that triggers stress symptoms – in patients during dental […]
We cannot overemphasize the importance of flossing. Our dentists regularly advise all our patients and their family members to floss at least once a day. It can clean up parts of your teeth that normal brushing – however diligent they are – cannot reach. It can also clean the surfaces of plaque and other infection-causing […]
Binge-watching is the newest trend in town. It lets you stream different video services in the comfort of your seat to binge-watch them at your convenience. These services allow you to select several shows you want to binge-watch and queue up a few episodes to watch later while snacking. And this where the problem comes […]
Using mouthwash should be a regular part of your oral hygiene routine. Along with proper brushing and flossing, using mouthwash can help promote oral health. Mouthwash can help get into the crevices between your teeth and other areas that are difficult for a brush to reach, making it easier to combat tooth decay and gum […]
If you know you have to take professional or school photos soon, you may be looking to spruce up your smile now so that you can take the best pictures possible. There are several ways you can increase the brightness of your smile before that big day and our team is here to help. Professional […]
We know that anyone who has ever experienced a highly stressful situation may have felt as though their gums were hurting. Studies have been performed that show a robust positive link between stress and other psychological issues and gum disease. Those dentists and doctors involved in this study do theorize that this relationship points to […]
When it comes to taking care of your oral health, meditation can help. Meditating, when used to combat stress, can be extremely beneficial. By using this approach, you can overcome the tension that leads to problems with gum disease, TMJ, oral neglect, and teeth grinding. How Meditation Reduces The Stress That Leads To Oral Health […]
