Can Eliminating Alcoholic Beverages Improve Your Oral Health?

Emerald Dental, General Dentistry

If you are over 21, there are many occasions when enjoying an alcoholic beverage or two is part of the plan. Summer is a popular time to indulge in alcoholic drinks, especially if you are on vacation or spending time with friends and family at a party or outdoor cookout. For years, you have heard about the effect that overindulging in alcoholic beverages can have on your overall health, but did you know that it can also negatively affect your oral health? Many oral health conditions can develop and become recurring if you overindulge in alcoholic beverages.

How To Protect Your Teeth

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We love to share ways our patients can improve their oral health. We often speak about the importance of visiting our office regularly for an oral hygiene examination, receiving necessary treatments in a timely manner, and brushing and flossing your teeth properly. Did you know there is a treatment that can help strengthen and protect your teeth from decay and other issues? Read on to learn more.

The Importance Of Caring For Your Teeth When You Are Sick

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We don’t know about you, but we could not be more excited for the arrival of the holiday season and the new year. What we are not excited about is the season when family and friends get the sniffles and other illnesses. If you or a loved one should happen to fall ill, there are certain precautions you need to take with your teeth and gums to ensure that your oral health doesn’t suffer.

How To Practice Preventative Care

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We want to help our patients learn how to prevent dental problems from occurring. The best way to do this is with preventive dental care. When you care for your teeth properly, you have a better chance of keeping your natural teeth for life. Preventative dentistry focuses on keeping your teeth and mouth free from decay and disease, and it is something you can do on your own in conjunction with receiving care in our office. Read on to learn more about the importance of preventative dental care and how it can affect your oral health.

Is Sugar The Enemy Of Your Oral Health?

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Halloween is a time when candy and other sweet treats are available in abundance. One ingredient that many of the foods we consume during this holiday have in common is sugar. Enjoying these types of foods is fine in moderation; however, it can be easy to overindulge, especially if you have a sweet tooth. Foods with a high sugar content can lead to serious complications with your oral health, such as:

Do You Or A Loved One Suffer From Bruxism?

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Do you frequently wake up and your jaw feels tender and sore? Or do you often have headaches when you wake up in the morning? If so, you may be experiencing complications from a common condition known as bruxism. Bruxism is a condition in which you clench and grind your teeth. The majority of patients who suffer from bruxism are unaware of it, as it is typically done during sleep. It is not uncommon for patients to be made aware of their problem at their routine hygiene examination appointment. Your teeth and mouth will show obvious signs that you clench and grind your teeth.