Straight teeth and a bright smile might be two of the first things you notice about a person, but there’s a lot more that goes into optimal oral health. From your lips to your gums to your teeth to your tongue, every component of your mouth must be included in your daily routine for oral health. Luckily, each step is surprisingly simple. Here are ways to take care of your oral health, plus a quick toothpaste guide, bonus tips on whitening your teeth, a homemade lip scrub recipe and lip balm recommendations.
Author Archives: Anthony Alfonso
ARE BRACES JUST FOR LOOKS?
Many parents seek braces based on how their child’s teeth look. Adult patients are seeking braces for themselves for the same reason. It’s all about appearance. But are braces really just for looks?
NEW YEAR..NEW TOOTHBRUSH
Sometimes, as we start a new year, a new decade, there is pressure put on us all to set new goals and challenges for the year ahead. If you are already feeling the stress of where to begin for some of those goals, a simple place to start can be looking at your health. Ask yourself what small changes I can make every day to bring about a positive change in my health.
MOUTH, HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Over 700 cases of mouth cancer are detected in Ireland each year. About half of all mouth cancers are diagnosed at an early stage. Earlier diagnosis results in easier treatment, better outcomes and a higher quality of life after treatment.
Smiling is greatly beneficial for your health
A healthy and beautiful smile is one of the best personal assets that you should invest in, because your smile does a lot more than simply letting the world know you’re happy. A healthy smile can truly transform your visual appearance and the positivity of your mind-set, while also improving the health of not only your mouth but your entire body.
Five great tips for maintaining a healthy summer smile
Summer is a great time to enjoy ourselves with friends and family on the beach, in the mountains or in the family yard. However, it is also a time when we tend to neglect our oral health routines.
In October, we celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month!
If you also believe in the power of a beautiful smile, you are one of 90% of Americans, who consider a healthy smile an important social asset. Meanwhile, is it quite shocking to discover that nearly 70% of all Americans, aged 35 to 44 have at least one missing tooth, and one in four over the age of 74 have lost all their natural teeth!
Proper Oral Care During Quarantine
As a result of the serious global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to dental care is likely to be more difficult than usual for indeterminate amount of time. Here is what we recommend as the most important steps for maintaining a healthy smile during quarantine.
7 Common misconception about dental health
Dental health and care is vital for everyone because we do not have any substitute of teeth that perform such an important function of chewing the food. Can you imagine swallowing food without chewing?
The importance of regular dental visits
It’s something that you’ve heard over and over but why are regular dental visits so important?
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