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Inhalers Causing Oral Thrush | Why and What to Do

July 9, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler. But what about your oral health? Did you know that you can get oral thrush from inhalers?

For some people, inhalers are a part of everyday life. Maybe you live with a condition like asthma, making the use of a handy medicine dispenser a regular occurrence for you. You’re probably aware of how to care for your inhaler, but what about your oral health? Did you know that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health, Virginia

Dental Health of Older Adults [Infographic]

June 25, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Learn what impacts a natural, healthy smile as we age, and see how Virginia stacks up when it comes to the dental health of older adults.

Historically, tooth loss was simply part of getting old. Before dentists encouraged preventive care for our smiles, missing teeth were a common, almost expected, aspect of aging. But today, we have more power to keep our natural teeth than ever before. Tooth loss has declined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins

Breaking Bad Habits: Teeth Are Not Tools

June 4, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

  Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need to open something. Why not use your pearly whites? We’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Crowded or Crooked Teeth in Older Adults

May 7, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

We’re straightening out the misconception that braces are just for kids. Click to learn what experts recommend for crowded or crooked teeth in older adulthood.

Our teeth determine how our mouth functions. Since we are no longer gnawing on dinosaur bones, our jaws have become smaller, but our teeth have remained the same. When our mouths are too small to accommodate our teeth,  it contributes to crooked or crowded teeth. When our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins

Smoke-Free Smiles: 4 Reasons to Quit

April 16, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Smoking seriously damages your body and mouth in sometimes irreversible ways. Learn the oral health risks of smoking to help you quit.

Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, accounting for nearly 480,000 deaths annually. Even though reports exclaim that cigarette smoking is at an all-time low, we are far from the goal of extinguishing an addiction with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Health and Fitness

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