Today, November 15th, is The Great American Smokeout – a day to commit to quitting smoking and living a healthier version of you, not only today, but year round.  You probably know how bad smoking is and how damaging it is to your health.  But do you know how bad it is for your dental […]

Here we are, right in the middle of summer which also means we’re right in the middle of summer vacations. Whether your summer vacation plans include a fancy trip overseas or on a cruise, a camping trip, or a simple weekend getaway an hour away, the one thing you don’t want to take a vacation […]

I was talking to a friend the other day about my upcoming dental cleaning appointment and she mentioned that she needs to make an appointment for herself but it’s tough because now her and her son will be off schedule. Confused, I ask her what she meant and she went on to say that her […]

April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. Oral cancer includes cancer of the lips, mouth, throat, tongue, and tonsils. We don’t hear much about oral cancer and yet it accounts for close to 8,000 deaths per year. Nearly 42,000 people this month alone will be diagnosed with some type of oral cancer. Some of the risk […]

When you think about it, as parents we commit so much time, energy, and focus to ensuring that our children have healthy, happy lives. From the time we see that pink line on a pregnancy test or receive the call that the child we’ve prayed for is here, we change our habits to benefit these […]

I feel like every time I sign into Facebook over the past few weeks, another friend has come down with the flu. Even in my own household, two out of three of us have been knocked down over the past two weeks by the flu. Since we’re in the height of flu season, I think […]

Happy New Year! What do you think of when you hear the words “New Year”? The first things that come to my mind are new starts, new beginnings, a renewed mindset, and good starting point to a new you. There’s just a freshness about a new year that is hard to put into words. Most […]

Halloween is right around the corner and for most kids that means bags of free candy. As we approach Halloween day I think we should talk about some tips and tricks from a dentist’s point of view to help your kids have a healthier day while still reaping the benefits of Halloween (read: candy!). We’re […]

Do you know what October is besides pumpkin spice everything, Uggs, and flannels? October is also National Dental Hygiene Month, which is also the perfect time to thank your hygienist for your brilliant and bright smile! While your hygienist and dentist work hard to make sure your smile is great, you also need to take […]

Did you know that September is National Gum Care month?   Most people focus so much time and energy on their teeth that we tend to forget about our gums, too. Taking care of your gums is vital because they are what protects your teeth and they can also have an impact on other health-related issues […]