Questions to Ask a New Dentist

Questions to Ask a New Dentist

Whether you’ve moved or your old dentist has retired, or it just feels like the right time for a new start, finding a new dentist for your family can be hard! Here are some questions to ask a new dentist to help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Do You...
How to Stop Clenching Your Jaw

How to Stop Clenching Your Jaw

Many things can lead to stress and the impacts can be far reaching. Stress can impact our bodies in a lot of ways and cause a lot of discomfort. Our dental health is no exception, as stress is a common cause for jaw clenching. Here’s how to stop clenching your...
How to Use Mouthwash

How to Use Mouthwash

When you care about the health of your teeth and gums, it’s important to practice good daily oral hygiene. Brushing and flossing your teeth is essential for your dental health, but learning how to use mouthwash can take your dental care to the next level. Using...
Staying Safe while Playing Winter Sports

Staying Safe while Playing Winter Sports

Winter is here! All that snow and ice in the mountains means it’s time to break out the skis and skates! But all that winter fun can also come with a host of risks, as well. Here’s what you need to know about staying safe while playing winter sports to help prevent...
5 Ways to Spot Cavities

5 Ways to Spot Cavities

Sometimes we don’t notice cavities until something triggers discomfort. Cavities are not fun, so it’s important to know how to recognize them when they start. Here are 5 ways to spot cavities so you can catch them early. 1. Sensitivity to Foods and Drinks Sometimes we...
Before Your Dental Insurance Runs Out

Before Your Dental Insurance Runs Out

Dental insurance can have a lot of advantages and it’s important to make the most of them. Many people don’t know that a lot of dental insurance benefits expire at the end of each year before the plans renew for the next year. Here’s what you need to know before your...
Why Dental Cleanings are Important

Why Dental Cleanings are Important

If keeping your smile bright and healthy is a priority to you, you probably already brush and floss your teeth well. So if you take good care of your teeth at home, do you still need a professional cleaning? Here’s why dental cleanings are important and who needs...
How Exercise Affects Dental Health

How Exercise Affects Dental Health

When your health is a priority, it makes good sense to exercise regularly. Exercise is well known for benefitting the health of your heart, lungs, muscles and nearly every part of your body. Your dental health is no exception. Here’s what you should know about how...
Mouthwash and Your Dental Hygiene Routine

Mouthwash and Your Dental Hygiene Routine

Brushing and flossing is talked about a lot as necessary habits to keep your teeth clean, healthy and bright, but you may have wondered if there’s anything more that you can do to achieve better results. Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of adding...
Worst Summer Foods for Your Teeth

Worst Summer Foods for Your Teeth

Waving down the ice cream truck and sitting on a step eating an ice cream sandwich or celebrating summer with a backyard barbeque are among many of our fondest summer memories, but as we’ve gotten older we may have become less carefree as we enjoy these treats and...