For today’s Dental Minute I wanted to share seven things I wish all my patients knew about their dental health. Think of this as your insider scoop straight from your dentist! Number one: how you brush matters. A soft-bristle brush, gentle circles, and a full two...
Since it’s National Mental Health Month, I want to talk about something you might not expect, how your oral health and your mental health are more connected than you think. Studies show there’s a strong relationship between mental health and oral health. In fact,...
On this Dental Minute I wanted to share the importance to Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is throughout the month of April. While this isn’t the funniest topic, it’s an important one because early detection can save lives. Oral cancer affects over 50,000 people in...
For today’s Dental Minute we are celebrating World Oral Health Day! This is a global day for spreading awareness about how essential oral health is. It’s not just about a bright smile, it’s about your whole well-being. World Oral Health Day reminds us that healthy...
Did you know that your oral health can be a secret to living a longer, healthier life? It’s true! Growing evidence shows that what’s happening in your mouth doesn’t stay in your mouth. Certain harmful oral bacteria aren’t just linked to gum...
As we roll into the new year, it’s the perfect time for us to look at kind of the habits that we’re doing that we need to change to improve our well being and our health. This year, I want us to take a closer look at some of the things that might be...
We’re gonna talk about something today that you may or may not have experienced, but most people experience it at least once in their lifetime. It’s that really uncomfortable feeling that makes you make a terrible face. If you eat something cold like ice...
As the holidays roll around, I just wanted to take a minute think about things that I’m grateful for in my life. We get really wrapped up in the season and kind of the hustle and bustle of family events and vacations and presents and shopping and meals and all...
Because Halloween is right around the corner, on today’s Dental Minute I want to talk a little bit about something today that we don’t all really understand, and that is a cavity. A cavity is essentially a tiny hole in your tooth caused by bacteria. When...
This Dental Minute I wanted to talk about dentistry in a way that you don’t normally hear about, and that is it is a form of self-care. When we talk about self-care, we usually think about going to get a massage or having some time with friends or some quiet...
