October has been designated National Dental Hygiene Month to educate the public on the importance of dental hygiene to their oral health and their general health...
At Great Lakes Dental, we know that one of the best ways to ensure our patients get the best of care is to make sure our staff is well-educated on current trends, new clinical information and other practice issues...
Backyard barbecues are a beloved tradition of summer. We wait out months of cold weather for the chance to cook outside and enjoy the company of friends and family. Unfortunately, many of the foods and drinks associated with cookout season aren’t exactly healthy for the teeth.
Most people are unaware that more than 43,000 people are diagnosed with some form of oral cancer each and every year...
It has long been debated whether gum disease is a sign of an unhealthy heart, but nothing concrete about the matter has been established as of yet...
"Like having a mouthful of cotton." That's how many people describe dry mouth, a condition common among people of all races, lifestyles, and age groups...
Brushing helps remove food particles from your teeth, but they can still get in between them. Flossing gets rid of the particles that end up between your teeth, which helps lower your risk of gum disease and tooth decay
While it's always important to brush and floss your teeth regularly, you might need to give them a little extra care after eating certain foods...
Using a clean cloth and water, parents should begin cleaning their children’s gums as soon as they are born
Toothbrushes have improved tremendously since their invention during 3000 BC. During this time, the toothbrush was referred to as a chewing stick...
