Bad Breath? A Reason to Floss – Part 1

Oct 2, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease

Do you floss your teeth at least once a day? You should, and here’s the reason why: Flossing each day helps remove the food particles and germs that support foul breath. That makes flossing one of the best approaches to avoid and stop bad breath. Bad breath, or...

Getting Rid of Bad Breath

Sep 5, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing)

Bad breath is something that affects millions of Americans every single day. But what causes bad breath, and how can we eliminate those things and ensure we have fresh breath? First, let’s look at what is most likely causing bad breath. Most commonly, bad breath is...

The Relationship Between Sports Drinks and Oral Health

Aug 21, 2017 | Blog

A study has found that 89% of kids between the ages of 12 and 14 drink sports drinks, and, from that group, 68% drink them from once a week to once per day. Sports drinks may be their favorite beverage, but it is hurting their oral health in a major way. Most people...

Do Mouth Piercings Cause Gum Recession and Other Oral Health Issues?

Aug 7, 2017 | Blog, Cosmetic Gum Surgery

You may not have guessed it (or you may have), but having a tongue or lip piercing can actually harm both your overall and oral health. Beyond your general health, mouth piercings can negatively impact oral health by causing the following issues: Swelling Infections...

Can Your Dentist Help Treat Metabolic Syndrome?

Jul 24, 2017 | Blog, Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease

You may have never thought of metabolic syndrome and dentistry as being connected, but, actually, dentists can assist individuals who endure this kind of ailment. Metabolic syndrome, which impacts 40% of US citizens who are 40 years or older, is a group of conditions...