The months of November through March are considered to be flu season, so if you find yourself with the sniffles, your first priority is to be relieved of the symptoms as fast as you can. While there are countless products available to suppress and treat your sickness, your dentist says you should always be aware of what ingredients are in the products and the possible effects they can have on your oral health. Read on to learn 4 valuable flu season tips to keep in mind.

Sometimes, no matter what you do to avoid it, you still come down with a cold, or worse, the flu. And while it’s understandable that the very last thing you’d think about is your teeth and gums, you might be surprised at how much having a clean, healthy mouth can make you feel better and avoid some of the oral health pitfalls you can encounter when you’re sick. Below are 5 simple tips from a dentist for how to feel better this cold and flu season and also maintain a healthy smile at the same time!

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Halloween is right around the corner, and you know what that means: you and your family’s favorite candies and sweet treats are here too. Watching your kids dress up in their superhero or princess costumes is definitely a highlight of the year. Plus, what’s not to like about a holiday that encourages eating chocolate? It’s definitely okay to indulge, but you can take some steps to ensure you and your children have a healthy Halloween. Keep reading to learn some precautions you can take to keep you and your family free of spooky cavities.

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Do you maintain good oral healthcare? You brush in the morning and at night and you floss every day. Your smile looks beautiful and white, and your gums are healthier than ever. There are a lot of steps you can incorporate in your oral healthcare routine, but there’s one you could be forgetting: cleaning your tongue. Without your tongue, you wouldn’t be able to eat, speak, or taste food properly. This major mouth feature plays a huge role in our daily lives, but we rarely pay it any mind. Keep reading to learn how to clean your tongue properly and why it’s important from a trusted dentist.

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According to recent research, there appears to be a correlation between individuals who start treatment for their sleep apnea and their body weight. While it makes sense that having a more restful night’s sleep should provide more energy, the assistance that positive airway pressure machines provide could actually cause people with sleep apnea to rely on them more than they should.

In today’s post, we’ll examine the data we have now so you can learn more about the debate!

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Most people don’t realize it, but your gums are just as important to your smile as your teeth. That’s because healthy gums are what keep your teeth stable and solid in their sockets. In fact, since your gums are the foundation of your oral health, gum problems can actually put you at risk for tooth loss. Even teeth with no cavities can fall out if they don’t have healthy gums to support them! But are you at risk for tooth loss if you have gingivitis – or is gum disease a bigger concern? In this blog, you’ll find out how those two conditions are different and also how they’re treated. Learn more today!

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It’s a beautiful spring day with a nice breeze blowing, but you aren’t able to enjoy it because you have a menacing canker sore in your mouth. This is a real damper because you won’t be able to drink or eat comfortably. You want to know what you can do about this and how to prevent it in the future, so read on, as your dentist gives some tips for protecting your oral health.

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When it comes to your oral health, you want to make sure that your efforts are maximized. Thus, you find it necessary to examine the different aspects of your oral care to ensure that you get the best results. Your local dentist is an advocate for your dental wellness, which is why he’s weighing in with information on one of the most commonly used agents for cleaning your teeth and preventing cavities – toothpaste. As you continue reading, he’ll explain the different types and their purposes, so that you can make educated decisions about which to use.

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If you suspect that you suffer from bad breath, you’re not alone. Everyone has less-than-fresh breath at one time or another. It’s part of being human! Of course, that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth trying to improve. Bad breath can really affect your confidence in both professional and personal situations. That’s no way to go through life. As a dentist who has helped countless patients achieve fresh breath, we decided to write a blog about the causes and solutions of this potentially embarrassing problem. Keep reading to learn more!

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There are two major parts to your oral care that can protect your dental health if followed: preventive dentistry visits and practicing excellent oral hygiene. But, in addition to maintaining these very important parts of your regimen, there are some habits that you should try your best to avoid, the reason being that they can derail all your other efforts. So stay tuned as your dentist goes in depth on these possible roadblocks.

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