A cancer diagnosis is always scary and overwhelming. No matter what type of cancer you have, you are suddenly thrust into a new world, filled with words that you never knew existed, procedures that you hadn’t heard of before, and routines that you wouldn’t have imagined yourself following in the months prior to your diagnosis. One aspect of your self-care that might seem minor in comparison is your oral hygiene routine.…
Read More »Your new dentures fill out your lip line again and give you the freedom to enjoy your favorite foods. No matter how much you love those new partial or full dentures made just for you, it’s best to remove them before you go to bed each night. Sleeping with your dentures in can create five specific problems that threaten your overall health. Shrinking Jaw Bones The jaw bone hidden below the gums slowly recedes and shrinks as you grow older.…
Read More »Did you know that many dentists recommend that children get their first consultation with an orthodontist when they are seven years old? Why do they recommend this for such young children? Parents may wonder if a child can possibly have orthodontic issues while they still have their baby teeth. The fact is, they can. Addressing any potential issues while a child is still young could mean that child doesn’t need braces later.…
Read More »Staying up-to-date with the latest dental care recommendations can sometimes feel like trying to keep up with the changing weather. If you want the skinny on what’s safe and what’s trending in the dental community, here are answers to three of the most commonly asked questions. That way you’ll be armed and ready to maintain your oral health. Amalgam Fillings—Are They Bad or Not? They’re bad. They’re not bad. It seems as though there’s been about as much back and forth as a tennis match regarding the safety of this substance.…
Read More »Even if you visit your dentist regularly and brush your teeth several times a day, you may still be doing damage to your teeth and gums without even realizing it. Although some things you do can cause immediate physical damage, like cracking or breaking teeth, other things are more subtle, causing extensive damage over time instead of all at once. Here’s a look at some habits and dietary choices that can be hazardous to your teeth.…
Read More »If you sip on coffee, tea, or other beverages sweetened with sugar alternatives, then you may not think the beverages will have much impact on your teeth. While most people know that diet soda can still harm their teeth because of the acids in them, they don’t think twice about how non-acidic beverages that they prepare and sweeten themselves with sugar alternatives could impact their teeth. Some of these sweeteners have added ingredients that can take a toll on your teeth, while some of the alternative sweeteners themselves are just bad for your teeth.…
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