The Spooky Truth About Sugar
MONSTERS AND GHOSTS AND SUGAR, OH MY! Wait… sugar? That’s right. The scariest thing you’ll encounter this Halloween may just be sweets. Here are some hair-raising statistics about Halloween candy consumption: Americans purchase around 600 million pounds–or 2 billion dollars worth–of candy each year for Halloween. Kids consume up to 7,000 calories on Halloween and […]
Good Morning, Sunshine! How’s Your Breath?
NO NEED TO BE EMBARRASSED! We all experience morning breath from time to time…
Why Your Smile Prefers Water Over Soft Drinks
WHEN IT COMES TO SOFT DRINKS, even if you remove sugar from the equation, the acid is very hard on your teeth…
Dispelling Misperceptions About Root Canal Therapy
March 17–23 is Root Canal Awareness Week. We know there are misperceptions out there about root canal therapy…
While You Were Sleeping (or trying to)
ARE YOU SLEEPING AS WELL AS YOU’D LIKE? If you said “no”, you’re not alone…
Your Healthy Smile Can Last A Lifetime
MORE AND MORE PEOPLE are keeping their original teeth well into their old age. It’s fantastic!
Why Fruits And Vegetables Are Important To Your Oral Health
MARCH IS NUTRITION MONTH—an education campaign sponsored by the Academy…
6 Things To Know About Your Tongue
WE TALK A LOT ABOUT TEETH, but not a lot about your tongue. Your tongue plays a vital role in your overall oral health! Did you know that…
When You Smile, The World Smiles Back
IN THIS CRAZY WORLD, it’s nice to know that positive vibes spread more quickly than negative…
Alcohol’s Effects On Your Oral Health
MOST PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW ALCOHOL affects their bodies, but we rarely talk about the effects on our oral health…