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...]
Why Dental Decisions Are So Important
Healthcare decisions and dental decisions are not glamorous, but they are important. We continue to see more and more evidence supporting the impact our oral health—or lack thereof—has on our overall health. This means that avoiding the dentist shouldn’t be an option for us … [Read more...]
American Heart Month: Valentine’s Day
As you take time this Valentine's Day to appreciate the ones you love, don't forget to appreciate yourself! Your heart is a powerful muscle that we owe our lives to, so ensure you're taking the best care of it by also maintaining your dental health. Poor dental health can lead to … [Read more...]
5 Holiday Treats that Can Make Ho-Ho-Holes in Your Teeth
The adage “too much of a good thing” is never truer than during the holiday season. There tends to be an overabundance of everything — especially holiday treats. While it’s impractical to suggest completely avoiding holiday goodies, it’s important to practice moderation to … [Read more...]
Healthy Aging – Keeping Meds From Hurting Your Mouth
Novelist C. S. Lewis once wrote, “How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 4 out of every 5 older adults suffer from a chronic condition, and half have at least … [Read more...]
