Category: Oral Health

Oral First Aid Kit

oral first aid kit

(Before we start: oral health and dental emergencies are emergencies, and first aid is meant to be the initial step in controlling the damage. If the worst should occur, contact your dentist or local emergency room right away to get substantive care) As we’ve all learned over the last year and a half, preparedness is… Read more »

Building Better Oral Health Habits

oral health habits

We all know the importance of oral health. Teeth are meant to be permanent, and if our smiles are going to last a lifetime they need consistent and effective care each and every day. Likewise, we all know that we need to be brushing and flossing regularly, eating the best diet we can, and ensuring… Read more »

Pregnancy and Oral Health

pregnancy and oral health

Whether it’s your first or your third, pregnancy is always an exciting time. The pending arrival of a little one is a time of both joy and frustration, but above all, it is busy, sometimes overwhelmingly so! With so much going on and so many things demanding your attention, it’s really easy to let some… Read more »

The Connection Between Oral Health and Diabetes

diabetes and oral health

Diabetes, a prevalent and intricate condition in the United States, affects approximately one in ten Americans, with one in three on the path to prediabetes, as highlighted by the CDC. The escalating prevalence underscores the need to comprehend the multifaceted impact of diabetes on overall health, notably oral health. Medical professionals stress that diabetes intricately… Read more »