It’s true! You can experience improved health through good oral health. Once you begin to practice good oral health habits, a healthier you will emerge. The ‘How-To’ to Improved Health The first order of business is to visit your dentist. An oral health check-up will reveal a lot about your overall health. Your dentist can…
If you have high blood pressure and are taking medications to control it, you should know how to protect yourself from the effects these medications have on your oral health. High Blood Pressure Affects Gums If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure and you’ve been prescribed medications to control the condition, be aware…
Oral Hygiene Basics You know when your oral hygiene is working! Your teeth feel fresh, your gums are pink and your breath is clean. If you feel otherwise, it’s time to check up on your practice of oral hygiene for a good measure of health. Oral Hygiene for Gums Take a good look at your…
Best wishes for the Holidays! We’d like to take this time to wish our patients and friends a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season! As we reflect on the past year, we feel privileged to be a part of your lives and look forward to a very healthy and happy 2022! Dr. Swapna Menon…
https://youtu.be/5Xaw6N1VOJs A recent comedy skit entitled “Flossing: There Will be Blood” was a reference to people who floss only two days before their dental visit. The joke was “Your dentist always knows!”. The unfortunate truth is that when flossing produces blood, that is not a comedy. Why Flossing is so Important Flossing is the best…
https://youtu.be/IEFV3axbkM0 Summer is the time for fun with friends and family. Feeling free just goes along with the whole experience. Imagine having your dental independence from dental problems that prevent you from smiling? Freedom with Advanced Dentistry At White Oak Family Dental, the practice of advanced cosmetic and sedation dentistry eliminates a host of dental…
https://youtu.be/cbLpQPRtd_E As more and more brands of toothpaste hit the shelves in stores, people find themselves wondering which toothpaste is best and what benefit a certain brand will bring. To simplify the choices, we will discuss the most common elements in all toothpaste and what they mean to you. The Basic Job of Toothpaste Toothpaste…
https://youtu.be/zDyJxMLTsas Missing Teeth It may be fun around Halloween and carving up the pumpkin. Part of the pumpkin carving tradition is to carve triangular eyes and missing teeth. Missing teeth sure is fun on a pumpkin, but in real life, missing teeth are no laughing matter. Complications of Missing Teeth In addition to the cosmetic…
Dry Mouth Syndrome Rather than a disease itself, dry mouth syndrome usually caused by disease or medications used to treat disease. Symptoms of Dry Mouth Syndrome The most common causes of dry mouth syndrome can be medications prescribed for the treatment of disease. If you are taking medications for blood pressure, diabetes, antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, or…
https://youtu.be/jSRWOCrz-DQ Caring for Your Teeth and Mouth Caring for your teeth and mouth are one and the same for optimum oral health. Keeping care simple but keeping it steady guarantees having optimum health for your teeth and mouth for life! Basic Care for Teeth and Mouth It’s never too late to begin dedicated basic care…