You probably already know that what you eat has a big impact on your teeth. After all, those sugary snacks and drinks encourage tooth decay and cause cavities to form. But did you know that your diet is important to the health of your gums as well? In fact, choosing the right foods to eat every day can reduce inflammation in your gums, keep oral bacteria levels in check, and help fight off gum disease. If you want to improve your gum health, try snacking on these dentist-approved smile-friendly foods!
Year after year, tooth decay continues to be one of the most prevalent chronic conditions around the globe. In America alone, it’s estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that nearly 91% of adults between the age of 20-64 have dental caries, also known as cavities. Is there a cure for this extremely prevalent issue? Your dentist explains why tooth decay is so widespread and what you can do about it.
Do you feel prepared to handle a dental emergency while you’re travelling for the holidays? Without easy access to a dentist, it’s important to have a plan of action to reduce your risk of further damaging your mouth. Acting efficiently and effectively could be the difference between saving and losing your tooth. Read on for tips on how to prevent 
Did you know you’re supposed to visit your dentist at least twice a year for preventive care? If you’re like one-third of Americans, you probably haven’t had a cleaning or checkup recently despite your dental insurance. You might think you’re saving money by only visiting your dentist when there’s a problem, but you’re actually increasing your oral health costs. Not to mention, you could waste hundreds to thousands of dollars per year by not maximizing your dental insurance. As the end of the year approaches, don’t throw money down the drain. Here’s why you need to schedule an appointment before your insurance expires.
Goblins and ghouls won’t be the only scary monsters out on Halloween night. If you’re not careful, tooth decay and cavities can be equally as frightening, especially if your child overindulges in their candy-filled Halloween buckets. To 
When staring at an empty lunchbox, it’s likely you’re trying to decide what your child will eat. While looking at the ingredients on your counter, you reach for a piece of fruit, some vegetables, whip up a quick and easy sandwich, and throw in a bag of chewy fruit snacks and pouch of their favorite juice, but are these the items they need to be eating for healthy teeth and gums? Let a 
You’re pretty confident in your oral hygiene routine — you brush and floss twice a day without fail. So why do you still struggle with bad breath? You may be neglecting your tongue. Overlooking this step in your cleaning routine is a common but serious mistake. In this post, your dentist explains why you should care about tongue hygiene and how to properly do it.
Recent research has uncovered a connection between your oral and heart health. This link is especially important because 1 in 2 American adults are affected by the oral bacterial infection, gum disease. Typically, it’s caused by poor oral hygiene, but there are additional risk factors involved. Heart disease kills over a half million people in the United States every year. So, what’s the relation? And can you protect your heart health by keeping up with your 
