Everyone wants to keep a nice smile as long as possible. Like your other health needs, your dental care needs change throughout the different seasons of life. It’s important to attend to the dental needs of your entire family.

Research has shown a lengthy list of the benefits of breastfeeding for the first six months, including less likelihood of ear infections and childhood obesity, as well as better digestion and intelligence. The benefits of breastfeeding aren’t just for baby, but extend to mom as well! Breastfeeding shrinks the uterus, reduces cancer odds and of course helps moms bond with their baby.

Every four minutes, someone in the US dies from it! As we learn more and more about how our oral health impacts our overall health, we couldn’t help but wonder if there is a relationship between stroke and oral health.

 Why are my teeth so important?

Your teeth vary in shape and size depending on where they are in your mouth. These differences allow the teeth to do many different jobs. Teeth help us to chew and digest food. They help us to talk, and to pronounce different sounds clearly. Finally, teeth help to give our face its shape. A healthy smile can be a great asset; and because this is so important, it makes sense to give your teeth the best care possible.

You’ve somehow managed to avoid eating before the procedure which, let’s be completely honest, is the most difficult part. You’ve received sedation, the procedure is over and here we are. Now what, you ask. Here are the 4 steps to take after receiving sedation from your local dentist.

So once you have cleaned your mouth, you will have a slightly weird taste, which is very common. You don’t need to be embarrassed about this because not only you but everyone experiences this. But if there is a bad taste in your mouth for a long time after a dental cleaning, this could be something you should see your dentist for to check.

Man caves, man therapy, manscaping – it seems men are staking their claim on self-care without shame, as it should be. Because oral health care affects other components of men’s health, it’s important that it tops the list of self-care. With research showing higher incidents of periodontal disease in men than women, the topic of dental health for men needs to be addressed.