Our mouth heals faster than many other parts of the body. You may have noticed this when you bit your tongue or cut your cheek. Unfortunately, this doesn’t apply to our gum tissue. Healthy gums fit snugly around a tooth, protecting it. If our gum tissue recedes, that means the … [Read more...]

If you’re looking forward to a snooze after your holiday meal, don’t forget to brush before your nap. There’s no shortage of holiday foods that can cause cavities. Letting all that sugar sit on your teeth for long periods of time can lead to tooth decay! Keep your oral health … [Read more...]

If you’re using marijuana, it’s important to let your dentist know. Smoking marijuana can damage oral health and having a tolerance for marijuana may affect how a person responds to anesthesia, post-treatment healing, and medications. The number of states where marijuana is … [Read more...]

A healthy Halloween snack is hard to come by these days, so we went ahead and made our own! Avocados are delicious and packed with folic acid, a natural vitamin that helps gum tissue fight inflammation and bleeding. High amounts of potassium, or Vitamin K, are also found in … [Read more...]