Pandemic Stress & Oral Health Problems

Pandemic Stress & Oral Health Problems

As we head into the one-year mark of this pandemic, there are still several unknowns. But one thing has remained constant the whole time — stress levels are high, and rightfully so. Stress isn’t the best thing for health, especially at times like these....

Can Wearing a Mask Cause Cavities?

Can Wearing a Mask Cause Cavities?

Even though 2020 is over and we can start to leave a lot of that crazy year behind us, one thing remains a constant in our everyday lives — face masks. Masks have become commonplace throughout the United States to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and are...

Make 2021 The Year You Finally Get Your Ideal Smile

Make 2021 The Year You Finally Get Your Ideal Smile

It’s easy to put off taking care of yourself. After all, we all know what it’s like when work, life, family, and other obligations get in the way. However, we’ve just turned the calendar on a new year, and it’s tradition to set some resolutions for yourself now for...

Why Do My Teeth Hurt?

Why Do My Teeth Hurt?

Pain in your teeth is such a unique yet unpleasant feeling. The zings and throbbing that come along with a toothache are enough to make you miserable. We get it, and even though we don’t wish toothaches on anyone, the truth is, they happen. But sometimes the hardest...

How to Prevent Tooth Staining

How to Prevent Tooth Staining

Many everyday things can cause tooth staining, from your daily cup of coffee to your nightly glass of red wine. But don’t worry, your dentist in Spring Hill has some good news. You don’t necessarily need to stop enjoying all the things that can stain your teeth. In...

Can Your Dentist Tell If You Smoke?

Can Your Dentist Tell If You Smoke?

Many smokers try to disguise their habit by covering up the smell with gum, mints, or mouthwash. But the truth is, your dentist in Spring Hill can probably still tell that you’re a smoker even if you don’t share that information. In actuality, there’s a lot your...

Diabetes & Oral Health

Diabetes & Oral Health

November is Diabetes Awareness Month and strives to raise awareness of a chronic disease that affects nearly 30 million Americans. But what does this have to do with your dentist in Spring Hill? Well, the truth is, there is a strong connection between oral health and...

Whole-Body Benefits of Good Oral Health

Whole-Body Benefits of Good Oral Health

You may have heard the saying that the eyes are the window to the soul. While that may be true, your dentist in Spring Hill wants you to know that the mouth is in fact the window to overall health. Years of research continues to show just how important oral health is...

October is National Dental Hygiene Month

October is National Dental Hygiene Month

Every October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and Colgate sponsor a month-long celebration for dental hygienists around the country. Dental hygienists are crucial members of your healthcare team and are responsible for keeping patients’ mouths (and...

How Cancer Treatment Affects Your Mouth

How Cancer Treatment Affects Your Mouth

As we head into the month of October, we tend to see pink ribbons everywhere in support of breast cancer research and breast cancer patients. Cancer is one of those scary words nobody wants to hear, and it can cause feelings of uncertainness and weariness of what...