Each day we are reminded of how grateful we are to our dental hygienists for all that they do! Their hard work in helping us all reach good oral health and overall wellness is invaluable. National Dental Hygiene Month was created by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the Wrigley Oral Health Care Program (WOHP) to celebrate the amazing dental hygiene community nationally every October. There are over 200,000 dental hygienists in the United States working hard each day to keep our pearly whites sparkling and healthy.

With Halloween quickly approaching, many preparations are now in place. From Halloween costumes to pumpkin carvings, to decorations, and sweet treats, there’s a lot that goes into the day for those who celebrate. But we all know that Halloween can bring its own challenges when it comes to oral health. This isn’t to say that all the sugar should be taken away, but there are some tips to make Halloween safe and still fun for you and your family.

As we all know, water is an essential part of life. Your oral health also relies on water. Staying hydrated with water, especially fluoridated water, can provide many benefits for your teeth. Fluoride is a natural mineral that helps strengthen your tooth enamel and lower your risk of developing tooth decay. Many communities have made the choice to fluoridate their community water supplies. According to the published study, which can be found in the British Dental Journal, over 35% of the world’s population have access to water fluoridation. New research conducted by researchers at Trinity College Dublin and the University College London has shown the environmental friendliness of water fluoridation. According to their study, water fluoridation has a low environmental footprint and is effective in reducing tooth decay.

When you have an infection, your body does the best it can to defend itself from harm. Different infections trigger unique responses from the body, which can sometimes be extremely dangerous and potentially life-threatening. For instance, pus may be an indication of a tooth abscess, which can result in serious health complications if untreated. A tooth abscess is small pouch of pus within the gums that is caused by a bacterial infection. This may occur as a result of a dental cavity left untreated, a damaged tooth, gum disease, or other dental issues that allow oral bacteria to thrive and wreak havoc.

There are many conditions that can impact how you manage your oral health. Epilepsy, is one of them. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.2% of individuals in the United States in 2015 had active epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological condition that affects the nerves and is characterized by reoccurring seizures that occur unpredictably. Epilepsy may be genetically inherited, or may be caused due to a head injury or medical conditions impacting the brain such as a tumor, meningitis, or stroke for example. This condition can also impact individuals differently, as there are many different types of seizures.

Full mouth reconstruction in Wellesley is a personalized treatment plan that has the goal of helping a patient recover from even the most complex and extensive dental problems. It can restore chewing power, enhance aesthetics, and lower the risk of future health issues. But what exactly does full mouth reconstruction involve? It may include numerous treatments. In this blog post, you will learn about a few procedures that are often part of a full mouth reconstruction plan.

Were you told that you need your tonsils removed? Don’t worry, you’re among many others who have been in this position. Tonsils function to defend the body against pathogens that enter your mouth. However, sometimes they can become infected (referred to as tonsillitis), resulting in serious problems such as breathing issues.

Fun in the sun is always just that –fun! The month of August marks Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month, which promotes skin protection from the sun’s harmful UV rays so that you can have fun while being safe, too.

Do you hear your baby snore throughout the night and wonder if this is okay? Snoring often indicates a blockage in the airway from the soft tissues within the throat, which create the sound of snoring when inhaling and exhaling. 

It’s a good thing we have tastebuds. It’s always great to taste different foods and beverages. But sometimes we may experience not so pleasant tastes. Have you ever experienced a metallic taste in your mouth? This can be referred to as parageusia or dysgeusia. This slightly bitter taste can be a result of many underlying causes. Fortunately, this condition is often temporary and is rarely reoccurring once the cause is treated.