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How to Handle Dental Emergencies

Christmas and New Years can bring fun, excitement and joy, but often, there’s also additional stress put on the body during celebrations and indulgences. Experiencing severe mouth pain can be distracting, frustrating and debilitating, causing missed experiences and discomfort. But because we are human, and these things can pop up unexpectedly, it’s important to know how to handle dental emergencies:

Some simple steps to follow:

1. Stay calm. Full blown panic will only make things worse. Assess […]

Perfect Gifts for a Healthier Smile

We all have that person in our lives that has everything, and finding a Christmas gift for them seems impossible. Well, why not consider a gift that may wow them and benefit their dental health!? Here are some ideas that are trending in the dental realm:

  1. A waterpik flosser tool—these are game changers for people with braces, bridges, or retainers
  2. Electric toothbrushes with app and additional features—built in timers, blue light […]

November: National Mouth Cancer Awareness Month

November is Mouth Cancer Awareness month, a national dental holiday dedicated to education involving oral cancer.

According to the Mouth Cancer Foundation, over 650,000 people (about half the population of Hawaii) are affected each year by the disease. Men are twice as likely to suffer from this cancer, and the tongue and tonsils are the most common places the cancer grows. Because awareness about mouth cancers is often low, most patients don’t know what […]

Halloween Candy Season | Watch Those Crowns!

Don’t get spooked this Halloween with an emergency visit to the dentist! Now listen. We don’t expect ya’ll to skip the Halloween treats altogether, but there are some reasonable ways to avoid an unwanted dental bill and the extra pain associated with a cracked tooth or filling.

Although dental fillings, sealants and crowns are tough enough to withstand cavities, they aren’t indestructible. They can become loose if taffy, caramel, jawbreakers, or popcorn kernels get stuck in […]

How Oral Health Affects the Rest of Your Body

What does oral health have to do with the rest of my body? Aren’t they totally unrelated?

Oddly, no. Poor oral health can greatly increase the risk of all sorts of ailments: heart disease, diabetes, cancer, digestive issues and even a shortened life span. The most current research even shows connections between oral health and brain activity, such as dementia. According to the World Health Organization report done in 2022, “Severe periodontal disease—chronic inflammation of and […]

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