There’s an appropriate time and place for do-it-yourself, at-home projects, and improvements. But your dentist in Warsaw wants you to know that any social media trend involving your oral health isn’t one of them. While you should take great care of your teeth at home by regularly brushing and flossing, you shouldn’t try these four social… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Oral Health and Prevention
Pregnancy & Dental Care
If you’re pregnant, especially if it’s your first time, dental care may be the farthest thing from your mind. But there are good reasons to still keep your oral health top of mind during this joyous time. In fact, your dentist in Warsaw recommends that everyone, including those who are pregnant, continue to keep up with… Read more »
How Often Should You See a Dentist if You Have Dentures?
Just because you may have replaced your natural teeth with a denture doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your dentist in Warsaw. In fact, it may be even more important for denture-wearers to keep their regularly scheduled dental appointments in order to protect overall oral health. After all, dental health also includes your gums, tongue,… Read more »
What Does It Mean When You Have Too Many Teeth?
Most people are more concerned about losing their teeth and having fewer teeth than they are about having too many teeth. But the truth is, it can happen. When someone has more than the usual 20 baby teeth and 32 adult teeth, it’s known as hyperdontia. Luckily, this condition doesn’t typically need treatment, but you… Read more »
COVID-19 & Cracked Teeth
Over the past year, some dental offices have been reporting higher rates of cracked teeth than in years’ past. Take this dentist’s experience documented in the New York Times for example. So, is there some weird connection between COVID-19 and cracked teeth? Well, kind of. While cracked teeth are not directly related to the virus… Read more »
What’s Considered a Dental Emergency?
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world today, including whether or not you should see your dentist in Warsaw. We’re here to help. As of April 1, 2020, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recommended that dentists across the country suspend all routine dental care to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 until at… Read more »
Why Does My Breath Stink?
Having bad breath is not only embarrassing, but it could also be a sign of a bigger problem. While an odorous mouth is a completely normal side effect of eating something fragrant (garlic, anyone?), your dentist in Warsaw wants you to know that chronic bad breath is something that warrants a dental visit sooner rather… Read more »
How Can Oral Health Affect Heart Health?
Every February seems to bring out the love in people, and there are hearts everywhere we look. From heart candy and heart decorations, we’re surrounded by bright, red hearts. But we’re not here to talk about those kinds of hearts. Today, we want to focus on your heart and how your oral health can actually… Read more »
How Treating a Cold Can Cause Cavities
More than 3 million Americans get the common cold every year. That’s a lot of sneezes, running noses, and coughs that many of us will treat with over-the-counter medications. Even though these medications can help us feel a little bit better and relieve us of our symptoms, even temporarily, there are some reasons why your… Read more »
How The Great American Smokeout Can Help You (& Your Kids) Stay Healthy
The Great American Smokeout is hosted on the third Thursday of every November. Its purpose is to help smokers set a day to work towards a smoke-free life. As you probably know, quitting smoking can help you get healthier, but it can also protect your children’s health, too. The truth is, those who live with… Read more »