If you have a chronic illness, you likely have many uncomfortable symptoms that impact your life on a day-to-day basis. While you’re aware of all of these, did you know that your dental issues could be caused by your chronic illness, as well?   The connection between oral health and the rest of the body [Read More…]

As the dental field advances, new, more advanced procedures are being developed. These procedures provide new ways to treat conditions, but many of them are high-risk. This poses a problem for the dental field. While new procedures can change the field entirely, a few key questions arise. Who should be allowed to perform the procedures? [Read More…]

Do you wish your teeth were whiter? If so, you’re not alone. The teeth whitening industry was worth $3.2 billion dollars in 2017. You can whiten your teeth with at home bleaching strips or at your dentist. Either way, you’re likely to be left with a much whiter smile that you’ll want to show off. [Read More…]

It’s no secret that smiling makes you happier, but how does it affect your overall well-being? Smiling releases chemicals, endorphins, that not only make you feel happier but also improve your health. The effect of the endorphins is similar to exercise. It boosts your mood, gives you more energy, and makes you happier. Smiling also [Read More…]

What are your teeth trying to tell you? Your oral health can be indicative of issues affecting other parts of your body. Bacteria is most commonly found in your mouth. A healthy immune system will dispel the bacteria found in your mouth preventing it from causing other issues. So while it’s important to maintain good [Read More…]

Any kind of tooth pain can be alarming and uncomfortable. Going to the dentist is not something that most people enjoy, but it can be challenging for them to find the source of pain themselves. Tooth pain can mean different things. It’s best to go to the dentist and have the problem addressed before it [Read More…]