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March 20 is World Oral Health Day – an initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of proper oral health care around the world. Poor oral health can cause serious issues such as pain, infection and tooth loss, which can lead to complications with eating, speaking, learning and socializing. However, by taking small preventive

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Since its inception, National Children’s Dental Health Month has sought to educate parents, teachers, caregivers and health care professionals about the importance of oral health for children and adolescents. The celebration seeks to increase access to preventive care and dental treatments for all children, encourage healthy eating habits

Taking care of your oral health is an important part of taking care of your overall health. Having a healthy mouth and smile can help boost your self-confidence, while also improving your physical health. Poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and other serious issues that may be difficult to reverse. This

The most reliable safeguards against tooth decay and poor oral health are tooth brushing and flossing. However, after a meal or snack, some people might reach for a piece of gum if they do not have their toothbrush within reach.   But they are not always doing themselves a favor. Chewing gum containing sugar, unhealthy

The unconscious grinding, gnashing or clenching of the teeth is known as “bruxism.” It’s not entirely clear what causes it, but jaw alignment, anxiety, stress and even intense concentration are some of the common risk factors associated with bruxism.   Sleep bruxism puts individuals at risk for tooth damage, tension headaches, face pain, jaw ailments

If your little one is on the verge of losing a tooth, you’re probably planning for a visit from a special dental helper. After the tooth wiggles out of place, it can be slipped under a pillow for a monetary prize. Like everything else, this prize has recently gone up for inflation.  National Tooth

Losing one or more of your pearly whites can be a major setback An incident of losing a tooth can trigger emotional stress, embarrassment and lack of confidence. In some cases, patients might become isolated from family, friends and coworkers. In many cases, tooth loss may negatively impact a person’s quality of life. While the

Patients in need of tooth restoration treatment can have a porcelain crown created for them rather quickly. Using CEREC technology, dentists process porcelain crowns with a 3D milling machine in-office on the day of the appointment. In the past, outside dental lab work extended the wait time for customized crowns to weeks. Traditional crowns cannot

We have known for years that when it comes to cardiovascular health, the mouth is an important pathway to consider. This month, the American Heart Association urges people to take some time to learn more about their cardiovascular health. American Heart Month focuses on risk factors that can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease

It can happen suddenly. A dental emergency resulting from an accident or sports injury can be painful and cause anxiety, especially if the injury is severe. A dental emergency such as a dislodged tooth requires a quick response, as the timeframe to save the tooth is at stake. A dental professional will make an appropriate