During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everything changed for everyone – routines, habits, employment, health, and oral health. According to a study from the RAND Corporation, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. reported delaying dental care during the pandemic. If your oral health care changed drastically too, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are steps …
While many people have successfully lost weight on this diet, they may not know how it affects their oral health. The keto diet has grown in popularity in the last several years. You’ve either tried it yourself or likely know of someone who has. The keto diet puts the body into a state of ketosis …
You’re likely aware of how smoking cigarettes affects your lungs, but the effects of smoking begin with your teeth and gums. According to the CDC, 13% of the American population smokes cigarettes. For decades the Surgeon General has warned people that smoking is bad for their health. Most people recognize that smoking isn’t good for …
Here’s how you can protect your teeth from genetic dental health issues. Have your parents or grandparents lost their teeth early due to tooth decay? Are you young and frequently get cavities? Are you worried about genetic links to decay or other oral health issues? Should you be concerned? These are common questions many patients …
Baby teeth aren’t just temporary. They create the permanence of how your child’s dental health will be in the future. Baby teeth are super exciting for first-time parents. Once the hardships of getting them to break through and the teething phase are over, most parents give little thought to baby teeth. While they are a …
As we learn more about how our oral health impacts our overall health, we discover a connection between gum disease and strokes. Every four minutes, someone dies from a stroke! In fact, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and disability in the United States. As we learn more about how our oral health …