It’s that time of year again – the Virginia State Fair kicked off September 26th. Rides, games and best of all…fair food! It’s one Virginia’s most treasured guilty pleasures. As hard as it is for us to admit, fair food isn’t the friendliest for your teeth. You can still … [Read more...]
Talk Like a Pirate; Don’t Treat Your Teeth Like One! [INFOGRAPHIC]
Shiver me timbers, matey! On September 19th, we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! Ye landlubbers wouldn’t know it, but there may have been a reason the scallywags of the 7 seas downed so much grog: their oral health habits were atrocious! … [Read more...]
Top Gums: Feel the Need. The Need to Prevent Gum Disease
If you don’t already feel the need to prevent gum disease, we’re here to tell you why you should. … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Floss like a Boss
Are you worried your dental hygienist will ask if you floss, or worse, that she already knows you don’t? Your teeth and gums don’t lie. Here are 5 reasons to change your ways and get in the habit of flossing like a boss. 1. 2 is better than 1 – brush and floss together: The soft … [Read more...]
How High Blood Pressure Affects Your Mouth
If you have high blood pressure or heart disease, seeing your dentist is just as important as seeing your doctor. Be sure to tell your dentist if you have these heart conditions: Hypertension or high blood pressure: Drugs that lower your blood pressure can change how you … [Read more...]