The Mayo Clinic reports that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health. This November, National Dental Hygiene Month, get to know your mouth and understand the connection between good oral hygiene and being healthy overall. The American Dental Association reports that in a recent study, people with serious gum disease were 40%
As long as your smile is pearly white and your breath is kissable (go ahead and check), you probably don’t give too much thought to your oral hygiene. Which is a shame because even if you brush and floss daily, you could be overlooking some clear signs of the state of your overall health. “Research
1. Yes, you actually have to wear them. It’s an all-too-true reality, but there’s no dancing it around it: You have to keep the aligners on for at least 20 hours a day or you won’t get the best results (22 hours is the rec, but you can boot two hours if it’s more realistic for your
With the next few months packed with various holidays, teeth are likely to be bombarded by sugary foods and drinks, which can wreak havoc on our smiles. Not to fret. Dental experts have some advice to get people through the season. “Everything in moderation,” says Dr. Cody Hughes, director of the Advanced Education Program Pediatric
The American Dental Association recommends you visit your Dental Hygienist and Dentist for a cleaning and thorough oral exam twice a year. With October being National Dental Hygiene month, it’s a good reminder to make an appointment to have a regular check up and cleaning if it’s been 6 months or more since your last one. Your
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