Do you have a family member who suffers from mental illness? You may want to help them remember to take care of their teeth. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry found that people with severe mental illness are three times more likely to lose their … [Read more...]
Dental Proof Lipstick
Colorful lips can be a perfect fashion accessory. They can help tie an outfit together or add that extra bit of polish. Lipstick can even help make your teeth look whiter. So, how can you make sure your lips help bring attention to your teeth and beauty and not take away from … [Read more...]
Use it or Lose it: Your Dental Benefits, That is
Did you know – if you put off going to the dentist, you could lose hundreds or even thousands of dollars in dental benefits? Most dental benefit plans run on a calendar year and the yearly maximum (the most money the plan will pay for your dental work within a full year) starts … [Read more...]
Dentists Can Diagnose Disease
You dentist can be your first line of defense when it comes to diagnoses of diseases that show symptoms in your mouth. Your dentist is trained to spot certain abnormalities in your mouth that can be a sign of a medical problem. While there are more than 120 different diseases … [Read more...]
Cavities
Click here to see a larger version of the above graphic. Did you know that cavities are nearly 100% preventable? Yes, that’s right. Yet, tooth decay is the #1 chronic childhood condition. Did you know that cavities posed such a problem? Tell us in the comments below. … [Read more...]