Your teeth enjoy Thanksgiving dinner just as much as you do. The vegetables and protein we enjoy with family and friends benefit our oral and overall health in unique ways you may not realize. Here are a few reasons why some Thanksgiving foods are good for your teeth: … [Read more...]

You’ve heard the age-old proverb “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But does it translate to dentistry? And really, do apples clean teeth? … [Read more...]

Make sure to rest and drink plenty of fluids. It’s an age-old mantra given to those feeling under the weather. You’ve heard it a thousand times. But why do you need to stay hydrated and what exactly should you be drinking while sick? … [Read more...]

In addition to nail biting, smoking, or constantly tapping your foot, pencil chewing is a common nervous habit among both children and adults. And, just like those other nervous habits, chewing pencils can have serious repercussions on your oral health, as well as your image. … [Read more...]

Chewing has been a necessary activity for humans since the beginning of time. But, with the advent of mass-produced gum, mints, toothpicks, and candy, chewing is now something we also do to freshen our breath and even beat boredom. … [Read more...]