Keeping your teeth and gums healthy involves more than just brushing and flossing. You have been told to brush and floss twice a day since you were little, but there are some other simple steps you should check off your list as well. Take care of your toothbrush No...

The short answer to the question is YES, the health of your teeth and gums can affect your blood pressure. When you have advanced gum disease, or periodontitis, the key factor is inflammation. Periodontal disease is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the tissues...

Dentists have long known the impact of nutrition and dietary choices on their patients’ dental health. The foods you choose and how often you eat them not only affect your general health, but the health of your teeth and gums as well. For instance, foods that contain...

And just like that, winter is HERE (or at least, it feels like it)! Leaves are falling, the air is chilly, and Christmas commercials are already on the airwaves. That means the end of the year is near. It also means that your dental benefits for the year may be about...

Halloween means candy, candy, and more candy, and then come the holiday candies, pies, cakes, and more. And let's not forget pumpkin spice everything. If you've got small mouths in the household, you know the struggle is real to avoid threats to their dental health...

Gums are the soft tissues that surround the teeth and provide a seal around them, maintaining them in the bone. When healthy, your gums provide an effective barrier to food and bacteria, and keep your teeth securely in place. Although keeping your teeth cavity-free...

The old adage “You Are What You Eat” is true in many ways, as nutrition is one of the most important factors in a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases...

Have you ever been surprised or disappointed at a dental appointment, to find that despite your good dental habits, you still are experiencing issues with cavities, gum disease, or worse? You are brushing and flossing every day, eating a healthy diet, and making and...

Nobody likes the thought of losing a tooth, but the pain of an infected, damaged, or decaying tooth may make you wish it was gone. Before you decide to ditch the tooth and make plans for replacing it though, you should check in with your dentist about what is really...

Let’s face it, a toothache can be very painful. And sometimes pain following a dental procedure is unavoidable. Surprisingly enough however, opioids have not been found to be the best course of treatment for that pain. A recent review of more than 460 published...