In honor of dental hygiene month, Jeanine and Jean, our fabulous dental hygienists offer a few tips to enhance your oral hygiene routine: Choose the right tools and use them in the most effective ways: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head. This allows easier access to hard-to-brush places, and reduces damage to…
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Bulimia Nervosa and Oral Health
As we start to enter the holiday season, it’s important to recognize that for some people, this time of year is especially difficult. Stress, depression, pressure at school, and a seemingly constant focus on food can become the perfect storm for someone with an eating disorder such as bulimia. Bulimia is a serious eating disorder…
Continue ReadingDental Health Basics for K-6 Kids
The years when kids are in elementary school are very important, in terms of setting the stage for a lifetime of good oral health. Baby teeth are replaced by permanent teeth, many kids are actively engaged in sports, and the sphere of influence in kids’ choices broadens dramatically. So let’s look at a few common…
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