A cancer diagnosis can be jarring. If you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with oral cancer, DON’T feel like you shouldn’t be affected by this news, but DO try to find out as much as you can about your type of cancer. The more you know, the more the stunned feelings … [Read more...]
Berries, Coffee and Wine are Not Fine
No matter how hard we protect our teeth from stains, they happen. There are plenty of other reasons one’s teeth may become discolored and some of them may even surprise you. The number one culprit is smoking. It is the most obvious cause, yet it is also the most overlooked. When … [Read more...]
Tips to Relax and De-Stress
We all deal with stress -- whether we work full-time, go to college, or stay at home with the kids. Juggling work, kids, family, friends, appointments and errands just stresses us out. And stress can have a very negative effect on our oral and overall health. If we don’t take … [Read more...]
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader about Oral Health?
Pop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so let’s put your dental hygiene awareness to the test: TRUE OR FALSE: OLDER ADULTS CAN STILL GET CAVITIES. True — In fact, some adults are more prone to oral health issues as … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Bad Breath Make You Unattractive
Bad breath can be off-putting to say the least. In fact, 32 percent of Americans cite bad breath as the least attractive trait of their co-workers. Yeesh! But the fact remains that most people are unaware of their own mouth odor, and it’s difficult to smell your own breath. … [Read more...]
