Exploring possible links of a healthy mouth and healthy body researchers suspect that bacteria and inflammation due to periodontal disease may play a role in some systemic diseases or conditions.  Periodontal disease is a chronic infection caused by bacteria which is present in plaque.  The bacteria produce toxins and enzymes which irritate the gums and cause inflammation if not removed.... read more »

Everyone loves Valentine’s Day candy, cookies, cakes and pie. As a nation, we’re hooked on sweet stuff in general. In fact, the average person consumes 156 pounds of sugar per year -- and only a fraction of it comes out of the sugar bowl. The first association between sugar and tooth decay was during the reign of Elizabeth the First... read more »

This month we are discussing diabetes and oral health care. One of the effects of diabetes on the mouth is a slower healing process for mouth sores. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may already be aware of how the condition affects your mouth and gums. To increase the healing process of mouth sores, keep your mouth clean... read more »

The saying goes, “You are what you eat,” so focus on high-performance food. Chips, candy, sodas, and sugary treats do not provide you with the nutrition and stamina to learn and perform well in sports or in the classroom. Be sure to visit our office on a regular schedule. When your child has professional cleanings twice a year you will... read more »

Happy New Year to our patients and their families! With the start of a new year, many of you have dental benefits that have now renewed.  Many health plans provide two professional cleanings, annual X-rays, and examinations. If you have not scheduled your first appointment for 2021, please contact our office. We love to help our patients with their dental... read more »