Why Do Your Gums Bleed When You’re Pregnant?
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in the body, namely due to hormones as your body accommodates your growing baby. The hormone changes during pregnancy can influence weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, cravings, and [...]
When Should You Start Teaching Your Child Dental Health Habits?
Although your baby’s teeth won’t come in until they’re about six months old, you can start wiping your baby’s gums after each feeding. As your baby’s teeth come in, you can gently brush and floss [...]
Your Top Five Dental Implant Questions: Answered!
Dental implants are becoming an increasingly popular way to replace missing teeth. With dental implants, you don’t have to sacrifice your self-confidence just to replace that missing tooth or even several missing teeth. Dental implants [...]
Tips for Making Your Water Flosser Most Effective
A water flosser is a type of flossing tool that shoots a stream of water between your teeth to remove plaque. For some people, water flossers can be easier to use than string floss. Also, [...]
Why Do Gums Recede?
If you’ve noticed your teeth look longer, you may have gum recession. Gum recession, in which the gum tissue actually begins to pull away from the teeth, can happen for several reasons. Receding gums can [...]
Why Routine Dental Care Is So Important
Taking care of your smile doesn’t just help your teeth look brighter for longer, but can prevent many common oral health issues. As we age, our risk for tooth loss increases due to gum disease, [...]