As the end of the year approaches, we want to make sure you get the most out of your dental insurance benefits. Did you know most benefits expire on December 31st? This is why you should check on your remaining dental benefits and see if you should use them! Here are some practical tips to…
Read MoreYour child’s oral health may not be your main priority as you prepare them to go back to school. We’re here to remind you their oral health is important since it not only affects their overall well-being but their confidence as well. We know you’re busy so we created an easy checklist for you to…
Read MoreIn honor of Shark Week, we would like to share some toothy trivia about our favorite apex predator. Keep reading to learn how shark teeth compare with human teeth. Shark Vs. Human Teeth Did you know sharks can have 15 rows of teeth? This solidifies why they are one of the most feared creatures in…
Read MoreSummer’s here which means hello to trips, vacations, and more! We don’t want dental issues to ruin your summer fun so here are a few tips to help keep your teeth in tip-top shape during the vacation season. 1. Keep brushing and flossing Just because you’re taking a break from work or school, doesn’t mean…
Read MoreWe love our pets and want to keep them healthy! Prioritizing their dental health is one important way we can ensure they are living their best life possible. Just like humans, an animal’s dental health is related to its overall health. Below are five questions you should ask yourself to help ensure you are providing…
Read MoreArmed Forces Day is approaching so let’s take the time to celebrate all our troops including our military dentists! Dental care has been a part of the military since the American Revolution, though back then, barbers and blacksmiths would be the ones providing these types of services. Today, our military makes sure to have high-trained…
Read MoreHow many of you start your day off by asking “Hey Siri, what’s the weather like?” Thanks to Artificial Intelligence (AI), millions of people can ask their phones these types of questions. It’s safe to say, we live in a world surrounded by AI. Given the widespread use of AI in our daily lives, you…
Read MoreA straight, healthy smile is more than just your best feature—it may also be your most important. Proper alignment, or occlusion, of your teeth and jaws is critical to the long-term functioning of your teeth, jaws, and mouth, as well as to your overall health. Misaligned teeth and jaws can lead to problems like uneven…
Read MoreIn a study published in the online Journal of Clinical Periodontology, researchers found that COVID patients with gum disease were more likely to suffer serious medical complications, including being: 3.5 times more likely to be admitted to intensive care 4.5 times more likely to need a ventilator Nearly nine times more likely to die compared…
Read MoreIs smoking marijuana ruining your smile? Now that marijuana is legal in many states for recreational or medicinal purposes (or both) we will soon be able to conduct more comprehensive studies on the true oral health effects of cannabis use. What we understand so far about the oral health effects of smoking cannabis is based…
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Orthodontics may be provided by general dentists.
