Spring has sprung and many people are looking forward to becoming more active in the warmer months. Whether you watch your health carefully all year long or you are hoping to get healthier this spring and summer, read on for some health tips so you can improve your health and feel great starting right now. … Continue reading Health Tips for Spring

You probably know the warning signs of any number of health problems. For example, chest pain could indicate a heart attack, or a heavy cough could be bronchitis. But do you know the red flags that indicate that you have a dental health problem? Your dental health affects the rest of your body as well, … Continue reading Dental Health Red Flags

We talked last month about fall foods that are good for your teeth, but of course there are also some delicacies of fall that are not so good for your teeth. Check out this list of foods that are better eaten sparingly, if at all. If you do eat them, be sure to brush and … Continue reading Fall Foods to Avoid for Better Dental Health

The days are getting crisper and the nights are getting cooler. That can mean only one thing: Fall is on its way! With the autumn season come seasonal fairs, Halloween, Thanksgiving, apple-picking, and a variety of events and fun that are only common this time of year. The harvest season provides many different types of foods … Continue reading Fall Foods That Are Good for Your Teeth

  School’s in for much of the country. If you’re getting back into the swing of things because you have children who attend school, now’s a great time to get them into the routines that will help them be successful. This includes creating good routines for their dental health. Read on for some tips on … Continue reading Back to School Tips for Better Dental Health

You might be under the impression that gum, which is found in the candy aisle at your supermarket, is bad for your teeth. In some cases, you would be correct! Other times, however, gum can actually boost your dental health. Take a look at these considerations when deciding whether or not to chew gum. Sugar-Filled … Continue reading Should You Chew Gum for Better Dental Health?

During certain times of a woman’s life, her dental health needs change. Hormone fluctuations are responsible for most of the changes. It’s actually possible to plan dental work around these fluctuations in some cases. There are also dental-health-related medical issues that are more common in women than in men. Read on to find out more … Continue reading Dental Health for Women

Do you typically make new year’s resolutions? These first-of-the-year promises to ourselves generally get broken; statistics show that only 8 percent of us are able to keep up the resolutions for a full year. In fact, most resolutions are dropped by the time the groundhog casts his shadow (or not). Still, if you keep your … Continue reading New Year, New Habits: Resolutions for 2017

Whether you are the parent or grandparent of children who will be trick-or-treating or you are planning on giving out treats to the neighborhood children this year, you  might be concerned about the effect of Halloween candy on little teeth. You’re right to wonder, since some types of candy and some common habits can encourage … Continue reading Tips on Having a Tooth-Friendly Halloween

As you age, some of your health concerns will change. For example, certain diseases are more common in the later years of life. You may need to see your doctor more frequently or take medications for health conditions. This is similar to what happens to your dental health as you age. With good dental care … Continue reading Dental Health Tips for Senior Citizens