How to Keep Halloween From Playing a Trick on Your Child’s Smile
Halloween is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: lots and lots of candy. If you’re a parent, you may be feeling “spooked” about your child’s dental health going into the holiday season. After all, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children—and children who develop cavities in their […]
Should You Be Worried about Cavities in Your Children?
If your children are young, their adult teeth may not have even started to erupt yet, so you may not be concerned about bringing them to the dentist. But the truth is that kids today are at a high risk of developing tooth decay in their baby teeth, and this can have significant ramifications on […]
Time Waits for No One – Including Your Smile! Here Are 3 Ways to Protect It
Our bodies go through a lot of changes as we age, and this holds true for our teeth and gums as well. There is a strong connection between oral health and overall health, and this becomes even more pronounced the older we get. Effects of Aging on Oral Health Older adults are at a much […]
Cracked Teeth: What You Don’t Feel Can Hurt You
If you have a cracked tooth, you might not even know it. The molars in the backs of our mouths are particularly susceptible to cracks because of the force they must absorb when we are chewing. Because there may or may not be any symptoms associated with a cracked tooth, it’s important to visit your […]
Kids’ Dental Health – Podcast With Dr. Kaplansky
Topic: Kid’s Dental Health Below you will find an easy to read transcript of Dr. Igor Kaplansky’s monthly podcast interview. You can click the video to listen to the podcast or simply read the easy to follow transcript below. Enjoy! Podcast Interview: RC: Hello, everyone. This is Liz Harvey coming to you from our studios […]
Common Dental Care Mistakes
Taking care of your oral health has never been more important because we now understand that oral health is directly related to overall health and well-being. This is because periodontal disease has been linked with other health concerns in the body such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure. Excellent oral health begins at […]