Did you know hormonal changes can directly impact your gum health—especially during summer, when routines and diets shift? Whether you’re navigating your cycle, pregnancy, or menopause, your gums may be more sensitive and prone to inflammation. Here’s your seasonal wellness checklist to stay ahead: 1. Watch for Warning Signs Swollen, red, or bleeding gums may …
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This 4th of July, as you celebrate with fireworks and festive meals, don’t forget to take care of your dental implants to keep your smile perfect and bright. 1. Protect Your Implants From Holiday Foods Avoid hard or sticky treats like nuts, hard candies, and chewy sweets that can damage implants or the surrounding gum …
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1. Crunchy Veggies Over Chips Carrot sticks, celery, and cucumbers naturally clean your teeth as you chew. They’re refreshing, low in sugar, and full of water to help with hydration. 2. Cheese, Please Cheese cubes or string cheese are perfect poolside. They neutralize acids in the mouth and deliver calcium to strengthen enamel. 3. Fresh …
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This Father’s Day, let’s talk about something that doesn’t always make the gift list—gum health. Studies show men are less likely to visit the dentist regularly, making it easier for gum disease to go unnoticed until it’s advanced. Here are three commonly missed warning signs: 1. Persistent Bad Breath Chronic bad breath may be more …
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Pool Season Alert: How Chlorine Affects Tooth Enamel & What to Watch For As summer begins, more patients head to the pool—but frequent swimming in chlorinated water can affect your oral health. Chlorine, while essential for keeping pools clean, can alter the pH balance of water. Over time, this may contribute to enamel erosion, staining, …
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Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As a parent, you may recognize the benefits of sports, but also naturally worry about your child’s health and safety. Your job goes beyond providing a …
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Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge so everyone becomes more aware. The more we know, the better we can work to prevent it! Oral cancer is exactly what it sounds like: …
It’s easy to miss a dental appointment. Life and duties intervene, and suddenly you have to push your appointment back once, then again, or forget about it. We get that. These days, we all have a lot going on. But what we don’t want is for a lengthy absence to make you anxious about returning. …
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We know that the foods we eat and drink can have a definite impact on our smiles. Staining is an unhappy side effect of many of our menu favorites. That’s why we sip red wine through a straw, rinse with water after a slice of blueberry pie, and cut back on the coffee and tea …
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who brought Christianity to Ireland. The saint arrived in Ireland in 432 and earned the reputation of a champion of Irish Christianity. March 17th, the day …
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