Every February we celebrate national children’s dental health month to bring together health care professionals to celebrate the awareness and benefits of promoting strong dental health habits among children. Developing good dental habits at a young age can last a lifetime promoting healthy teeth, gums, and brighter smiles. Get Your Kids Brushing For Children’s Dental Health Month! Even as adults, brushing can be an inconvenience at times. For kids, it can get in the way of playtime, screentime, or can simply be boring so it is important to make sure that you make brushing fun. Here are a few ..read more

There is no better time than the start of the new year to get on top of new goals and resolutions. And why not set a resolution for a brighter and happier smile this year? Setting a new year’s resolution to take care of your teeth and smile can set you on an early path of both social and financial wins by boosting confidence with whiter teeth and avoiding costly dental visits for emergency treatment or the possibility of oral surgery. There are a number of healthy dental habits you can begin right away to start 2023 but the start to healthier habits begins with you. Brushing Regularly Accordi ..read more

Dental fillings are used in order to fill in cavities in order to protect and preserve a tooth’s health from future damage or decay. When it comes to dental fillings there are a variety of different materials that are designed to meet a wide range of dental needs and budgets. So how should you know which dental filling material is right for you? Here are each of the different types of dental fillings and the pros and cons of each filling type. Composite fillings Composite fillings are made from a mixture of acrylic resin reinforced with other materials. This composite material starts off soft ..read more

Preventative care is one of the most important measures that we can take in order to maintain our healthy teeth and a white smile. Without brushing, flossing, or rinsing with mouthwash our smiles can quickly fall to disrepair leading to a number of health complications such as gum disease, teeth falling out, bleeding or swollen gums, and more. Some effects, however, take long periods of time before their full effects can be seen such as with gum recession. Gum recession is a form of gum disease that causes gum tissue to pull away from the teeth causing a tooth to appear larger and if left unt ..read more

Dental benefits can be one of the most important pieces of health benefits that you can have. Especially considering the increasing number of studies showing that dental health can directly correlate to your heart health! So, what are the important aspects to look for in any type of dental plan? Included Services The most important thing about any dental benefits package is to understand what is included. Every dental benefits program should include regular dental checkups and cleanings at least twice per year as well as X-rays which are generally taken once per year. Unlike dental insurance ..read more

Dental implants are an excellent way to improve and brighten your smile and help you regain confidence or self-esteem. But it is important to make sure that your dental implants are properly cared for or else you might find their condition deteriorate and their appearance falter. Keeping proper care of your implants can help them last a lifetime. There is a lot to know about dental implants, but proper care is among the most important. So what are the proper steps to take in order to best maintain and care for your dental implants? Our guide will help make sure that your implants are cared fo ..read more

It may seem like the end of the year is leagues away,  but we all know how quickly time can pass us by, so it is time to make sure that you use your dental benefits before they expire! Unused benefits which might include dental checkups or flexible spending plans do not carry over from year to year so it is important that you make sure you get the most out of your benefits before the new year. Remember, dental benefits are use it or lose it! If you are not using your dental benefits before the end of the year, you are not utilizing money that you have already spent for these benefits. Li ..read more

An endodontist is a specialized kind of dentist who has a focus on preserving or saving teeth. In other words, all endodontists are dentists—but not all dentists are endodontists. Becoming an endodontist takes two or more additional years of dental school and specialized education in diagnosing tooth pain as well as root canal treatment. Endodontist vs. Dentist – What’s the Difference? Aside from requiring additional education to become an endodontist, a major difference from other dentists is in the procedures that are performed. A dentist performs a wide variety of functions that include te ..read more

There is no reason to be embarrassed by missing teeth. In fact, according to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, 70% of adults from the ages of 35-to-44 years old have at least one missing tooth. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that one-in-six adults over the age of 65 have lost all of their teeth. Dental implants and dentures are the two available treatment options for tooth loss. The right choice can be difficult, so you must consider price, feel, and durability ­– among other factors ­– before making your decision. What to Consider When Deciding on Implants or Dentur ..read more

Stress can come from a number of different sources—both physical and emotional. It is often talked about how stress can affect our physical and mental health, but too much negative stress can also impact our oral health as well. In fact, prolonged stress can lead to a number of oral health complications that can be prevented—if the right steps are taken. How Stress Affects Our Jaw Too much stress often leads to people clenching their teeth tightly. If you are experiencing jaw pain or frequent headaches, it may be because of clenched teeth. Also known as “bruxism,” jaw clenching and teeth grin ..read more