February is Heart Health Month: Protect Your Heart by Caring for Your Gums
February is Heart Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the steps we can take to protect our hearts. But did you know that your oral health plays a crucial role in heart health? Research has shown a strong connection between gum disease and an increased risk of heart disease,…
Read MoreStart the New Year with Healthier Gums: Embrace Perio Protect Trays This January
As we usher in January and the beginning of 2025, it’s an opportune moment to prioritize your oral health. Gum disease affects nearly half of American adults, but with the right approach, it can be effectively managed. Perio Protect offers a minimally invasive solution to combat gum disease, ensuring your smile remains bright and your…
Read MorePerio Protect: Periodontal Exam
When you come in for your periodic hygiene appointment (notice we didn’t call it a cleaning), a lot happens before we even pick up “the scraper.” The exams begin the moment we call you back to the chair. We are assessing your gait, symmetry, and even your speech. All of this gives us clues to…
Read MoreThe Value of Prevention
The Value of Prevention We’ve all heard that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. But aside from remembering an old cliché, not much more thought is given to the meaning behind those words. Yet there are many things in our lives where we employ the prevention model. Getting your oil changed…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s and Oral Health
If you aren’t caring for someone with cognitive impairment, chances are you know someone who this debilitating disease has touched. An estimated 6.7 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, according to the most recent data from the Alzheimer’s Association. And I think we can all agree that Alzheimer’s and other cognitive diseases…
Read MoreThink Twice Before Requesting Antibiotics
Antibiotics save lives. They have increased our life expectancy and helped us recover from major and minor infections. But just like reaching for that fifth slice of pizza, too much of a good thing can be bad. We are proud that our office stays on top of current science, but sometimes that means our recommendations…
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