The Oral Systemic Link: Diabetes and Your Smile

The oral-systemic link is strong.  Not sure how diabetes effects your smile and vice versa?  Let me share a few things with you: A 2017 report by the CDC found that in 2015 over 30 million Americans (that’s 9.4% of US citizens had diabetes.  Another 8o something million others are headed that direction. So, why Read More

Feeling a Little Sensitive?

Ever wonder why your teeth light up like the Griswald Christmas when you bite into your favorite ice cream sandwich?  Have you learned to avoid putting ice in your beverages?  There are several reasons why your teeth get sensitive and hopefully after reading this, you will have a good idea about how to identify the Read More

TREAT Dry Mouth with a rinse

Dry mouth will affect almost all of us somewhere during our lifetime.  Over the counter products like Biotene, Alcohol Free Listerine and sugar free gums have become quite popular and easy to find.  Unfortunately, those  treatments for dry mouth only address the symptoms.  There are two prescription products available from your medical and dental offices that will Read More

My Thoughts on Coconut Oil Pulling

Oil pulling has been around for over 3,000 years and it’s believed to have started as part of a traditional medicine practice in India called Ayurveda, which focuses on the balance between the mind, body and spirit.  It has definitely gained some popularity in the past few years with consumers that are hoping to find Read More