Did you know that your mouth has it’s own ecosystem? On any given day, your mouth is home to more than 6 billion bacteria. That’s pretty impressive, considering the total human population is about 7.3 billion. And a lot of these types of bacteria – there are about 700 different species – enjoy calling your...Read More
Valentine’s day is a wonderful way to share your heart with someone special. It’s also a good reminder to take care of something your Valentine will appreciate: Your heart. Since February is “American Heart month” now is the perfect time to give the health of your heart a little more attention; especially, since heart disease...Read More
Mo has a wonderful smile. Thanks to a combination of good genes and excellent dental hygiene. But when she was diagnosed with a relatively rare dental issue, it required her to have a tooth extracted. After weighing the various options to replace a missing tooth, Mo chose to go with dental implants. After a few...Read More
What do 2022 and your annual dental benefits have in common? Both are coming to an end in 2 months. When the New Year begins, it’ll also likely that your existing dental benefits will reset at ground zero again. If you’ve paid your monthly insurance premiums for your dental benefits every month this year, or...Read More
It’s only September, but Halloween season is already upon us. And between now and October 31st, over 600 million lbs of candy will be purchased in the US. It’s only a matter of time before some of this sugar makes its way to you. Whether you have kids or not, Halloween is the season for...Read More
Flossing is a good way to remove tooth decay + gum disease causing plaque from between your teeth, as well as from your gumline. But it becomes a great option when it’s done the right way. Unfortunately, only about 30% of the US population flosses daily, so says a recent American Dental Association survey. Break...Read More
Flossing daily keeps your teeth clean, your gums healthy, and your breath fresh. Would you believe that lack of dental flossing is one of the primary culprits of bad breath? It is. Regardless of its benefits, many adults don’t like to floss, no matter what. They’d rather do just about anything else to get food...Read More
How often do you floss your teeth? Daily…or just before you see the dentist? A few years ago, a national survey found that about 33% of adults lie to their dentists about flossing. Honestly, this percentage seems low. So, people probably even lie about lying about flossing. OK, we get it. Sticking a piece of...Read More
