Between doctor’s appointments and hospital tours, not to mention all the changes happening in your own body, you might not have given much thought to how pregnancy will affect your dental health. Expecting mothers do experience some dental-related side effects. Increased hormone production during pregnancy affects your body’s reaction to plaque, creating an elevated risk… Read more »
Gum disease is a fairly common dental problem among adults. Chronic gum disease affects 47.2% of adults over the age of 30, it is one of the biggest causes of adult teeth loss. Gum disease can range in severity, from mildly irritating to very painful. Often gum disease goes unaddressed until the problem becomes painful…. Read more »
Baby teeth (or primary teeth) are the first teeth that your child gets and they are crucial to their health and development. Baby teeth help you eat, speak, and smile. They are placeholders for your adult teeth that will eventually grow into place. Protecting your child’s baby teeth with good oral health can make a… Read more »
Brushing your teeth is an act that (hopefully) you do every day. Unfortunately, you may not be getting the most out your brushing because of bad form. We’ve compiled a list of common errors you may be making when you brush your teeth. Error 1: Using the Wrong Style Brush Medium and hard bristle brushes… Read more »
Oral health is very important to a child’s health and development. Teaching proper oral hygiene to your child can help prevent many issues, but there are some issues that may still persist. We have compiled a list of the most common issues. If your child is suffering from any of these, consult with your dentist…. Read more »
