Smoking and Your Dental Health: What’s the Worst That Could Happen?
When it comes to your dental health, smoking is scary. You might not notice the effects at first, but smoking can cause permanent damage to your teeth and gums, and make dental treatments less effective. The dental health risks associated with nicotine and tobacco are numerous and sometimes even deadly. From receding gums and yellowish […]
Everything You Need to Know About Gingivitis
It could be lurking in your mouth. You could have signs of it forming and not even notice it. We are talking about gingivitis. There is a lot of misinformation out there about this gum disease. Many of what you read will tell you ‘it’s no big deal’ or ‘everyone is at risk’. We are […]
The Most Serious Dental Health Issues (and How to Prevent Them)
Staying current with your dental visits is crucial to maintaining a healthy mouth – but there are other lifestyle factors that can cause very serious damage to your teeth. Some damage and oral diseases can be easily treated, while others can progress and become serious – such as oral cancer. April is National Oral Cancer […]
The Right Time to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
They say that age brings wisdom, which is why the third set of molars got nicknamed “wisdom teeth.” These teeth usually start to emerge during early adulthood, after age 17. Every mouth is different—some people get their wisdom teeth as teenagers, others in their late 20s, and some never get wisdom teeth at all. Whether […]
Can COVID-19 Affect Your Dental Health?
For almost two years now, Covid-19 has been causing complications in people’s health and daily lives. While some Covid-19 symptoms can affect your dental health, the pandemic itself has had a major impact as well. From missed appointments to stress-related conditions, many people here in Colorado have suffered setbacks in their dental health. Here are […]
Best Practices for Brushing Your Teeth
It may seem like a simple task; brushing your teeth is, after all, just a part of the daily routine. However, most people never seem to question whether or not they are brushing effectively. In a study conducted by Delta Dental, nearly 30 percent of Americans stated that they are not brushing their teeth twice […]
1/3 of Adults Went Without Seeing a Dentist Before the Pandemic
Visiting the dentist for regular check-ups is an essential part of anyone’s oral hygiene routine. Despite this common knowledge, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently found that millions of American adults have not seen a dentist in more than a year. According to a new health survey, one-third of adults under 65 […]
5 Steps to Follow After Losing a Tooth
As a child, losing your teeth is a rite of passage—a sign of growing up. Suddenly losing a tooth in adulthood, however, can be a startling and serious problem. Whether caused by tooth decay or sudden injury, losing a tooth unexpectedly is a stressful, often painful experience. Should you find yourself facing this sudden tooth […]
Can Vitamin C Deficiency Lead to Bleeding Gums?
Having gums that bleed occasionally happens to all of us. Having gums that bleed regularly is something to be concerned about. Traditional treatment for bleeding gums usually includes routinely flossing and brushing. If you are already doing these things, a new study by Nutrition Reviews, suggests that you might be deficient in vitamin C, also […]
5 Ways To Improve Your Relationship with Dental Hygiene
Dental hygiene is just like any other health routine: it’s similar to a skincare routine, a fitness routine, or a hair care routine. Although our relationship with all of these routines may go through different phases, it’s important to develop a healthy relationship with our dental hygiene routine. This is easier said than done, but […]