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.

This year, Children’s Dental Health Month is brought to you by the American Dental Association. Simply put, the goal is to spread awareness on the importance of caring for growing smiles to kids, parents, teachers, and other caregivers. If you’d like to celebrate with your family, then consider adding these oral hygiene products into the mix to make dental care fun and effective!

With Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month in February – it really is the month of love! Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, there’s truly no time like the present to learn how you can keep your heart healthy. One of the best things you can do? Focus on your dental care regimen! To learn why, read on.

Sadly, about 50% of American adults are struggling with gum disease. While the early stages are characterized by red, puffy, and irritated gums, it can progress quickly if left untreated, resulting in serious consequences like tooth loss. The good news is that maintaining healthy gums doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it’s quite the opposite! Here are five easy ways to keep your gums healthy.

Did you know that Americans purchase roughly 58 million pounds of chocolate for Valentine’s day each year? That’s a lot of chocolate! Since more than 35 million heart-shaped boxes are sold, you might be looking for something a bit more unique for your special someone this year. The good news is that you can find a present that is both special and smile-friendly. Read on for five smile-friendly Valentine’s Day gifts!

Dental emergencies can happen at any time. It’s always a hazard that comes with being active, but even biting into popcorn or chicken wings can cause you to chip a tooth or lose a filling.

You should always contact a dentist when you have a dental emergency, but until you see them, you’ll have to deal with the situation yourself. That’s where an emergency dental kit comes in handy. If you want to know more about how to construct an emergency dental kit, here’s a guide that can help you.

When the new year begins, most people’s teeth are probably still reeling from the holiday season. That makes January an important time to reconsider oral health.

If you aren’t already, a great thing to try in the new year is flossing every day. There’s no better way to remove plaque buildup, which can go a long way toward preventing gum disease and tooth decay. Here’s what you can try to stick to a flossing habit in the new year.

Braces can make a strong positive impact on people’s lives, affording them the straight, gleaming smile that they’ve always dreamed of. That said, people tend to be less than thrilled about the actual braces themselves.

Many people are more insecure about one part of their mouth than another, so they might wonder if it’s possible to get braces on just their top or bottom teeth. If you’re curious about these so-called single-arch braces, here’s a guide to what you need to know.

Dentists recommend that you come in for a regular checkup and cleaning at least twice a year. This allows them to take a look at the state of your oral health and to clean in places that you can’t reach with brushing and flossing alone.

If you’re reading this in January, good news! There’s no better time to schedule a dental checkup with your provider. If you want to know, here’s why January is the perfect time to schedule a checkup.