Do you feel overstressed? How does it affect your life? From demanding jobs to family obligations that pull us in many directions at once, there is no shortage to the sources of stress in our lives. There is evidence that it affects our health in a myriad of ways, but how does this stress impact…
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Oral Care in the Office – Exploring Your Options
How many hours have you put in at the office this year? If you’re like most Americans, you’ll spend around 2,000 hours each year in an office. Of the millions of employees who make their living in an office, 60% of those work in cubicles which further limit their freedom. Nevertheless, a typical day in…
4 Unexpected Ways You Can Enhance Your Oral Health
We all know the common, traditional ways that we can improve our oral health. Brushing twice per day, flossing, and rinsing with mouthwash are the three primary habits we use to ensure that our smiles stay bright and strong. However, there are other things we can do to enhance our smiles, and for the most…
See How Diet Soda Causes Dental Erosion
Soda is one of the worst beverages for your teeth. While very few people would dispute this, do you know the reason why? The common assumption is that the sugar in regular soda is harmful to the teeth, so by removing this sugar, the diet version should be excellent for your teeth, right? Wrong! As…
Which of Gina’s Habits in High School Harm Her Smile?
While people can get cavities at any age, those in their teenage years are particularly vulnerable. With exposure to new people, places, and experiences, teens can pick up habits that have a devastating effect on their smiles. See how the choices of Gina, a high school senior near Havre De Grace, MD resulted in declining…
The Benefits of Fluoride
Fluoride has been called “nature’s cavity fighter” due to its remarkable ability to strengthen teeth and make them more resistant to tooth decay. Fluoride is a mineral that you can find in water and several kinds of food. Before the widespread use of fluoride to fight cavities in this country, kids suffered from three…
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screening
More than 30 thousand Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year and over 9000 Americans die from oral cancer annually. Early diagnosis is one of the most important factors when it comes to surviving cancer. That’s why screening for oral cancer is a regular part of every dental checkup at Family Implant and…
The Importance of Regular Checkups
Your smile is designed to last a lifetime if given the proper care. If you brush, floss, and rinse with antibacterial mouthwash, then you’re practicing effective home care. And if you’re avoiding sugary foods, especially between meals, then you’re well on your way to a healthy smile. But practicing effective home care is only…
Flossing v Dental Irrigators
It’s important to brush your teeth twice a day because brushing removes plaque that can damage your smile. Plaque is the filmy substance that forms on your teeth after you eat something. If the plaque isn’t removed promptly, it can harden and become tartar, the rough substance that your dental hygienist scrapes off your teeth…
Gum Disease—A Major Threat to Your Smile
Gum disease poses a significant threat to the long-term health of your smile. According to the Center for Disease Control, 47.2% of Americans over the age of 30 are suffering from gum disease. That’s 64.7 million people! And the problem gets worse as we age. For people 65 and older, this number skyrockets to 70.1%….