Gum disease is common – and easily avoidable.
Periodontal Disease: Causes and Prevention What Is Periodontal Disease? If your hands bled when you washed them, you would be concerned. Yet, many people think it's normal if their gums bleed when they brush or floss. In a 1999 study, researchers at the U.S. National...
Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day America is hope. It is compassion. It is excellence. It is valor. Paul Tsongas
Armed Forces Day
President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of...
Top 10 Most Asked Questions While Visiting The Dentist
Top 10 Most Asked Questions While Visiting The Dentist 1. How Can I Improve the Whiteness of My Teeth? A beautiful smile showing clean, white teeth gives a tremendous boost to your confidence. Most people experience some discoloration of teeth over the years,...
World Lupus Day
May 10 is World Lupus Day. Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). You can help fight this debilitating disease at http://www.lupus.org/action/join-the-fight
Should I use mouth wash?
Mouth rinses are used for a variety of reasons: to freshen breath, to help prevent or control tooth decay, to reduce plaque (a thin film of bacteria that forms on teeth), to prevent or reduce gingivitis (an early stage of gum disease), to reduce the speed that tartar...
Tooth decay is the #1 disease among children
Tooth decay remains the most common chronic disease among children aged 5-17, with nearly 60% affected. So start your kids off early to a path of proper oral hygiene that will last a lifetime.
Flossing Fights Foes
Did you know that 85% of people don't floss on a regular basis? This can be dangerous, as flossing reduces the amount of bacteria in your mouth, which allows your body to dedicate more resources to fighting bacteria elsewhere.
Mothers Day
"It's not easy being a mom. If it were easy, fathers would do it." --Betty White
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s 1862 victory over France during the Franco-Mexican War (1861-1867). In the United States Cinco de Mayo has evolved into a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, particularly in areas with large Mexican-American...