Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby! It’s time to take special care of your body — and your smile. If you haven’t had a chance to visit your dentist before you got pregnant, go now. Dental cleanings (and some treatments) are safe and encouraged for pregnant women. During … [Read more...]
Menopause and Your Mouth
Does being a woman automatically increase your risk for dental health problems? Unfortunately, yes. Research has long shown that women are at increased risk for tooth troubles because of physiological changes associated with hormonal fluctuations that occur from puberty through … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer and Oral Health
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s important to keep in mind the effect your oral health can have on your overall health. This connection proves true in many diseases including diabetes, heart disease and, yes, breast cancer. A recent study has shown that you may be 11 … [Read more...]
Love Your Mom? Keep her Healthy on Mother’s Day
We all love our moms, right? Since we adore our life-giver, we want to make sure she is healthy. Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to shower your Mom with gifts and love, but not all gifts may be showering your Mom with the right kind of love. Do you usually get her a … [Read more...]
Battle of the Sexes – Who’s Winning the Gum Wars
“Anything you can do I can do better, I can do anything better than you!” – Annie Get Your Gun The battle of the sexes has been a long lasting tug of war over who does what better. Now, that battle has moved into the bathroom and on to oral health. So who takes better care … [Read more...]