The Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health: Why It Matters
You might not think much about your daily brushing and flossing routine, but your oral health plays a more significant role in your overall well-being than you realize. How are your teeth and gums connected to the rest of your body? Gum disease and infections can lead to serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, […]
Early Orthodontic Treatment
Created in Orthodontics Early orthodontic treatment, also known as interceptive orthodontic treatment, is used to prevent future orthodontic issues. Between the ages of seven and 14, the teeth and jaw are still developing, making them more malleable for effective interceptive orthodontic treatment. Sometimes patients as young as seven years old are able to begin orthodontic […]
How to Brush and Floss
Created in Oral Hygiene It’s no secret that the best way to prevent oral decay and disease is by maintaining a strict oral hygiene routine every day. Brushing and flossing go hand in hand; you shouldn’t do one without the other. Brushing your teeth is an excellent way to remove food debris and flossing allows […]
How to Prevent Cavities
Created in Oral Hygiene Cavities are small in size but can cause big problems. In the form of little holes in your teeth, they develop when acid attacks your tooth enamel, the essential protective covering for your teeth. The acid may come either from your diet or certain oral bacteria that flourish when poor oral […]