Maintaining a beautiful smile, healthy gums, and white teeth require a lifetime commitment to an effective dental hygiene routine. However, study after study has shown that Americans seriously neglect their oral care. In fact, roughly 23% of people in the U.S. have gone two or more days without brushing their teeth and another 20% admitted to not flossing their teeth at all. With tooth decay and other dental issues on the rise, it is more important now than ever that you follow these four preventive measures recommended by your dentist.

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When that summer sun is beating down on you, or you just need a little pick-me-up in the afternoon, it can be so tempting to reach for a flavored sports or energy drink. After all, it’s a better option than soda, right? Actually, a recent study published in General Dentistry reported that both sports and energy drinks can be just as harmful to the enamel of your teeth. Your dentist shares the science behind it and why you should opt for water instead.

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Losing a tooth in childhood may be an exciting sign of getting older, but it’s not something that’s celebrated later in life. In fact, it can be quite an alarming and overwhelming experience. If you’ve lost a back tooth, you may be asking yourself “Do I really need to replace it if I can’t even see it?” While that may be an easy option now, avoiding dental implants or other tooth restorations can cost you a lot of time and trouble in the long run. Read on as your Canonsburg implant dentist explains why it’s important to replace a missing tooth in your beautiful smile, even if you can’t see it.

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When you think about keeping your heart healthy, do you think about flossing? Probably not, but a growing body of research is beginning to suggest that we should! Recent studies on the connection between oral and overall health demonstrate that a bacterial infection in your gums can influence your risk of cardiovascular disease. Read on as your Canonsburg dentist explains how gum disease is connected to heart health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy.

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In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, The American Dental Association has recommended that dentists postpone all non-urgent appointments.  So what should you do if you find yourself with a toothache in quarantine? While dental practices are working tirelessly to keep their offices clean and safe for emergency visits, it’s safer to treat tooth pain at home if you can until quarantine orders have been lifted. Here are 10 common pantry items that can be used to treat a toothache until you can visit your Canonsburg dentist.

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