Summer is finally here! When you’re having fun with your family during vacation, it can be easy to become more lax about your oral hygiene than you should be. It’s important to remain diligent about taking care of your smile so that it’s still in excellent shape at the end of the summer. Here are 5 simple tips that your dentist might suggest for protecting your teeth while you’re enjoying your time off.

If your child is about to graduate from high school or college, you’ve probably got a lot on your mind as you prepare them for their big day! Of all of life’s milestones, graduating and entering the “real” world for the first time is a pretty big one—and you should want your loved one to not just feel confident about their future, but also feel self-assured about how they look! This is why you should consider taking them to their cosmetic dentist so that their smile can look stunning for their walk across the stage and their upcoming endeavors.

Unfortunately, over 54,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. To help spread awareness to the public on what it is, what the risk factors are, and what symptoms are associated with this condition, April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you would like to learn more about the previously mentioned points as well as the important role your dentist plays in early intervention, read on!

Did you know that getting your smile taken care of professionally involves more than just your dentist? While it’s a common saying, “I’ve got to go to the dentist”, you are actually visiting a whole team of dental professionals who are doing their part to keep your oral health in top condition. One of those very important people is the dental assistant. And there is no better time to appreciate them than now since it’s Dental Assistants Recognition Week from March 5th to the 11th! Here are four reasons these important dental professionals are so appreciated and how you can show them some love.

February is American Heart Month, making it a perfect time to look at your cardiovascular health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, so you’ll naturally want to do whatever you can to avoid it. But did you realize that the state of your mouth might have an impact on your heart? Here’s how oral health and heart health are more connected than you might think.