Most people are well aware of the unique medical needs of seniors in assisted living facilities; one of the most helpful aspects of this kind of facility is how integrated medical care is into daily life.

However, many people don’t consider the importance of oral healthcare for seniors in assisted living homes. Often, dentistry is conspicuously absent from the services that these facilities offer, which means that the impetus is often on loved ones to get the necessary dental care. Here’s why regular checkups are critically important to seniors’ quality of life, and some of the unique challenges they’ll face at the dentist’s office.

After the cold and darkness of winter, spring is a welcomed season! It’s a time when everything comes to life again, from blooming flowers to refreshing your home. Your smile can also be included in the restart. In addition to caring for your oral health through your regular dental hygiene of brushing and flossing, there are a few simple things you can do to give extra care to your grin. Here are four easy ways to help your teeth and gums “spring into spring”!

There’s no question about the power of a beautiful smile. It not only improves your self-confidence and spreads positivity to others but it has also been proven to benefit your physical well-being.  Healthy teeth can not only be attributed to your regular oral hygiene routine, but your dental team also plays a big part in it, too. While your dentist is normally the star of the show at your visits, your dental assistant plays a huge role in achieving excellent dental health. March 5-11 is Dental Assistants Appreciation Week so there’s no better time to celebrate them! Here are four reasons why, along with how!

Shamrocks. Leprechauns. Irish green. These are a few of the things you see a lot of on St. Patrick’s Day. This popular holiday in March is celebrated by many people, from parades to celebrations with friends. However, the luck of the Irish is not always with all the smiles on this special day! Many dental offices have an increase in dental emergencies the day after St. Patrick’s Day. Here are four tips to keep your smile whole and happy while you celebrate.