To avoid gum disease, a solid oral care regime is imperative – brush twice a day, floss at night, and use mouthwash. This is the familiar refrain, so let’s step away from that simple 3-step plan and look at other ways to prevent gum disease. Gingivitis and its advanced cousin, Periodontal disease, are silent offenders. Most often, you…
If you’re the parent of a child with special needs, you know some things like a dental visit can be challenging. Depending on your child’s needs, there are a few things you can do to make their visit go more smoothly. Prepare Your Child for Their Visit There are lots of things that you can…
When they say, “age is all in your head,” they’re probably right. But then again, your teeth are in your head, so you likely can’t escape having to pay a little more attention to them after 50. Although some oral health concerns are fairly common at that age, if you adopt a proactive mindset and educate yourself,…
Pregnant mamas have a lot on their plate. Between doctor visits, preparing for little one’s arrival, and managing pregnancy symptoms, scheduling a routine dental visit may not seem like a priority. Plus – you might be concerned about whether it’s safe to visit the dentist. Well, we’re here to tell you – it’s not only…
We all know tobacco products are bad for our oral health. From bad breath to gum disease and oral cancer, the science is pretty clear about its effects. For those who choose to use e-cigarettes or “vapes,” you might assume you’re making a healthier choice over traditional tobacco products, like cigarettes. That’s partially true, since…
Yellow, Brown, or Dead—Will They Whiten? When it comes to teeth whitening, it’s important for you to understand the causes behind discoloration or staining so you and your dentist can choose the whitening treatment that will provide the best results. What causes tooth discoloration and staining? There are a lot of reasons why teeth are…
Oral health: A window to your overall health Your oral health is more important than you might realize. Get the facts about how the health of your mouth, teeth and gums can affect your general health. By Mayo Clinic Staff Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health — or…
25.8 million children and adults in the United States – 8.3% of the population – have diabetes. And not too far behind those 25.8 million are the estimated 79 million Americans with prediabetes. What’s worse, the increasing prevalence of Type II diabetes has become so staggering, the International Diabetes Foundation has begun to denote Diabetes…
Summer is about to burst onto the scene. And with it, your free time will turn to busy time as you plan, plan, plan for your relaxing summer vacation. So, while you’re thinking about where you’ll go, where you’ll eat, and what you’ll see along the way, don’t forget to plan a visit to your…
Are you an Eggcellent Artist? Then hop to it and enter our Easter coloring contest! The prize is an Easter basket filled with goodies. Contest Rules are listed on the coloring sheet. You can find the coloring page in the Penny Saver or click the link below to print your own. Coloring Page: https://bit.ly/2OhMlTT