Knowing the Risks of Mouth Cancer Can Improve Your Oral Health We often discuss how regular visits to our office can help you maintain good oral hygiene. Did you know those dental visits can also help you screen for oral cancer? National Mouth Cancer Action Month was observed in November, but cancer doesn’t occur once […]
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Tips for Brushing Your Teeth Properly
One-third of adults are under-brushing or over-brushing their teeth, according to Dentistry Today. Following National Brush Day earlier this month, let’s revisit proper techniques for brushing your teeth. Start by Choosing the Right Toothbrush When it comes to toothbrushes, advances in technology have led to more options now than ever before. While you may have […]
Don’t Let Halloween Candy Play Tricks on Your Teeth
Halloween fun may come with a price if you’re not careful. All that candy can be hard to resist. Fortunately, we have some ideas for how you can indulge a little bit here and there without destroying your teeth. Tips for Optimal Oral Health Whether you’re taking the kiddos out trick-or-treating or staying home to […]
Gum Disease and its Connection to Your Overall Health
September is National Gum Care Month. Let’s explore how your gums are an important indicator of your health status and also learn ways to avoid gum disease. How Gum Disease Occurs Poor gum health and many chronic diseases are connected, according to various studies. Take a closer look in the mirror and the sink the […]
Dental Check-Ups Before School Check-Ins
Shopping for school gear and physicals at your kids’ primary care physician’s office shouldn’t be the only thing on your back-to-school to-do list. It’s also a great time to schedule dental check-ups for your kids. Here in Illinois, the State Board of Education requires all students in kindergarten and second, sixth and ninth grades to […]
What You Should Know About Calcium
Calcium is an essential mineral for our bodies. There are many benefits, but there are also many myths about it as well. Let’s explore both. Exploring the Benefits of Calcium Calcium helps to strengthen our teeth and bones and helps your heart, nerves, and muscles function correctly. According to the Mayo Clinic, children who don’t […]
Healthy Ideas for Stocking the Dorm Fridge
Click on the image to open a PDF version of the infographic. Feed Your Brain and Body for Going Back to Campus with a Compact Fridge Full of Good Ideas Having healthy essentials on hand provides a foundation of nutrients that will pay off in the classroom, on the scale, and in the dentist’s office! […]
Dental Health During Pregnancy and Beyond
The Role of Hormones in Women’s Dental Health By now, we should all know how important dental health is to overall health. We talk about it often, and it’s true for everyone. But we get specific questions from our patients about dental care during pregnancy and special considerations about women’s dental health. These are fair […]
Swooning Over Dark Chocolate
Ditch the Guilt: Go for Dark Chocolate During National Chocolate Lovers Month, and Beyond! You may have felt some guilt as you bit into your Valentine’s Day chocolates, but if your sweetie went for the dark chocolate, we hope you let go of the guilt and just enjoyed it. Did you know that February doesn’t […]
Dental Insurance Benefits & Cost: What’s the Deal?
Understanding What You Get and Whether It’s Worth It to Buy November is a big month full of big events, starting with elections and ending with many people’s favorite holidays. Dental insurance benefits and costs might be very low on your list of things to think about, but this is the time to do it […]