Do you have a sweet tooth you just can’t deny? If so, you need to know the right way to eat sweets. You can enjoy sugar without hurting your smile as long as you are mindful of your oral health. Here are some tips to get you started. Chew Sugarless Gum After Meals Or Snacks…
The way you store your toothbrush is just as important as how you use your toothbrush. Certain environments encourage bacteria growth, which means that your toothbrush could get dirty before it ever enters your mouth. So, where should you store your toothbrush? Let’s find out… Open Air Your toothbrush needs space to breathe. It should…
Summer is the perfect time to take a dip in the pool. Whether you’re swimming in a public pool or you have one in your backyard, you need to be aware of the effects chlorine has on teeth. The amount of chlorine in drinking water is not enough to harm your enamel, but swimming pool…
Stress is a powerful emotion that can wreak havoc on nearly every part of your body. It can change the way you sleep, the way you think, and the way you function throughout the day. Stress also has a negative impact on your smile, more so than you probably realize. We have worked with a…
Did you know that nearly 50% of Michigan adults suffer from tooth sensitivity? This is a common problem that can come from a wide range of oral health issues, and it affects millions of people around the world every year. Luckily, there are many treatments for teeth sensitivity that you can use to strengthen your…
Fluoride is an important component in oral health and the prevention of tooth decay. That is why it is important for people to drink and rinse with fluoridated water. If you are a resident of Clinton Township, Troy, New Baltimore, or any other city in Michigan, you may be wondering: Does Michigan have fluoridated water?…
Approximately 21.2% of adults in Michigan use tobacco products, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes is bad for your health, but do you know just how bad it is for your teeth and gums? There are a number of oral health risks from tobacco products that…
Oral cancer affects 291,108 Americans each year, with 45,780 new cases reported in 2015 alone (National Cancer Institute). As with any form of cancer, early detection is the best way to treat oral cancer and prevent it from spreading and metastasizing. Adults in Michigan and all other parts of the country are encouraged to get…
Women and men face different oral health concerns because of the chemicals in their bodies and the experiences they come across in their lifetimes. Women in particular go through a number of changes in their oral health from the time they hit puberty to the time they go through menopause. The information below explains some…
If you are thinking about getting a lip piercing in the near future, you need to consider the impact that decision will have on your teeth. Indeed, lip piercings are about much more than a cool metal accessory you can add to your face. They can do a lot of serious damage to your smile…
