April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and there are important reasons why you should care. Despite advances in healthcare, oral cancer will affect approximately 58,500 people in the U.S. in 2024, and most cases are diagnosed at stages 3 and 4. This is because oral...
There are so many reasons to smile every day. In addition to being the universal language of joy, a smile can influence various aspects of our health, including oral health. Smiling boosts your immune system, and a more robust immune system protects against dental health...
It's that time of the year when ghouls, ghosts, and goblins come out to play, and we're not talking about dental plaque! Halloween is just around the corner, filled with clever costumes, school parties, and neighborhood trick-or-treating. Cutting loose, having fun, and enjoying special moments...
We are in the business of smiles, but did you know dental care needs vary by age? Before being outpaced by Millennials, Baby Boomers were once the largest generation of our time. Born between 1946 and 1964, Boomers are now at an age where their...
Why a mouth guard can protect your teeth and jaw and contribute to a better night’s sleep. If you wake in the morning feeling like you were in a boxing match all night, you may be grinding your teeth. An estimated 20% of Americans unconsciously grind...
From a gentle flutter to a roof-lifting rumble, snoring can cause sleepless nights for you and your partner. More than just an annoyance, snoring may be caused by the sleep disorder Obstructive Sleep Apnea. About 90 million Americans suffer from snoring, and as many as...
The mouth often serves as the first warning sign that there is a health issue elsewhere in the body. Today, we are discussing celiac disease, a serious autoimmune disease in which the immune system responds to the consumption of gluten (wheat, rye, barley) by attacking...
Over the past few years, charcoal-based beauty and health care products have gained in popularity. In skincare products, activated charcoal has been touted for its ability to tackle toxins that cause acne and blackheads, giving skin a radiant look. In toothpaste, activated charcoal is said...
When we hear ‘ultraviolet light’ we usually think of the sun. Ultraviolet light is what makes black-light posters glow in the dark, is responsible for summer tans, and plays a role in photosynthesis – creating oxygen and energy-rich components for plant growth. There are three...
Losing their first tooth can be exciting as well as a scary experience for a child. A child will start losing their teeth around six years of age, although some may lose teeth as early as four years or as late as 7-8 years. Your child will...
