Summer vacation is an opportunity to relax, unwind, and take a break from the rest of your life. However, your teeth aren’t afforded the same luxury—they’re working hard for you 24/7, 365 days a year.

The least you can do is maintain them as best you can while you’re on vacation. Here are a few things you ought to keep in mind.

Summer is fast approaching. It’s almost time for children to take a break from school and for families to start planning fun vacations and outings. But before you get too swept up in all the excitement, you should make sure that everyone’s dental needs are met. It’s highly recommended that you schedule a dental visit for everyone in your family at the start of the summer; here are 4 important reasons why.

If anyone in your family is graduating in the near future, you’ll naturally want to get them a gift to mark the occasion. But what kind of gift should it be? One idea is to give them something that can potentially increase their chances of success when they head out into the world looking for a job. In many cases, cosmetic dentistry can be a great option; here’s why the gift of a more attractive smile could be just what the graduate in your life needs.

April brings blooming flowers and much-needed spring showers. You can also expect some extra money to pour in since it’s Tax Day on the 18^th.  As you consider what to put the additional funds toward, you should think about the difference it can make for your smile! There are many dental services that are a worthy investment in your oral health. Read on to learn how using your tax refund for your dental health is a smart way to go!

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This applies to many things in life, including your oral health! By attending your dental checkups and cleanings every six months, you are not only keeping your teeth in peak condition but preventing any issues from developing into something more serious. While many people think the dentist is only checking for early signs of tooth decay and gum disease, they are also looking for symptoms of oral cancer. By detecting this disease in its early stages, you can receive the necessary treatment to keep it from spreading. Read on to learn about the risk factors and symptoms of oral cancer.

Dental fillings are a quick and easy fix for patients who are in pain due to a cavity or toothache, and that’s all they are to most people. That being the case, most people don’t want to think too much about their restorations on a daily basis.

However, your restorations won’t last you forever, so it’s worth considering carefully how long you can expect them to protect your teeth. If you’re interested, here’s a guide that may be able to help you.

Spring is here, and now that the sun is shining and the birds are singing again, it’s time to think about cleaning up some of the clutter that’s built over the course of the winter.

That can mean tidying up your attic or your closet, but your teeth may also be in need of a serious spring cleaning. If you think that may be the case for you, here are some ways that you can get your teeth in better shape.

When you visit your dentist’s office for a checkup or cleaning, odds are that you’ll spend a relatively small amount of time with the actual dentist. For the most part, you can expect to spend the vast majority of the visit with your dental hygienist.

Hygienists are to dentists what nurses are to doctors; they spend the most time with patients and handle a lot of the legwork when it comes to routine appointments. As you can imagine, they tend to stay busy. If you want to know a little more about the core responsibilities of a dental hygienist, here are some of the things they can expect to do during a typical day.

February is not just about celebrating the one who has your heart for Valentine’s Day…it is also time to appreciate your literal heart! The second month of the year is American Heart Month, which means there is no better time to pay special attention to one of the most vital organs of your body. However, did you know that having a healthy heart is not just about watching your diet and exercising? Your oral health can directly impact it as well. Here’s how the state of your mouth and your heart are connected.

If you’ve had difficulty getting brushing and flossing to become regular habits you don’t even have to think about, you’re not the only one. Surprisingly, a 2019 survey by Hello Products found that 30 percent of millennials are only brushing their teeth once a day – better than nothing, but not up to par for the recommended twice daily. Read on for tips from your dentist in Canton to help make brushing and flossing more automatic in your daily life.