The holiday season is right around the corner! As the tastiest time of year, that means an abundance of sweet, fatty, and carb-heavy foods will soon be heading your way. If you aren’t careful, this can mean bad news for your oral health. To help you make it through the season with all your teeth where they belong, here are five holiday foods and drinks to avoid or eat in moderation.
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Halloween is nearly here! You’ve been putting the finishing touches on your family’s costumes, watching a few of your favorite scary films, and getting ready to enjoy all that candy that was on sale at your local supermarket with your kids. However, your children definitely don’t want to be spending extra time in the dental chair having cavities filled at the start of the holiday season. Read on to learn how some of your child’s favorite sweets affects their smile. The spooky season doesn’t need to mean scary teeth!
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If you’ve ever had a toothache, then you understand just how bothersome they can be. You may feel it in several ways, such as while eating or drinking or when lying down. The pain can be mild or severe and feel “sharp” or start suddenly. Either way, no amount of pain is considered normal, so you should always seek treatment as soon as possible. The longer you ignore it, the worse it will get. While waiting for your emergency dental appointment, try these surprisingly effective home remedies for temporary toothache relief.
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If you’ve been waiting for the ideal opportunity to replace your missing teeth with dental implants, this is it! Although you have all year to visit your dentist, summer is the perfect time to rebuild your smile. Instead of taking a lavish vacation, here are 4 benefits of investing in dental implants before autumn arrives.
Before you panic, just know that it’s not bad to exercise on a regular basis. In fact, maintaining this habit can actually do wonders for your overall health. However, researchers have found that lifting weights and performing cardiovascular activities can pose some challenges for your oral health. To learn about the impact exercise can have and what you can do to prevent a dental emergency, continue reading!
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