We’ve been celebrating the new year for a really, really long time. It goes way back, but it started formally in 1582, when Pope George XIII made January 1st the official holiday for ushering in the new year. The idea was to yell, cheer, and blow horns to scare away all the evil spirits of theContinue reading “Smile, the New Year is Almost Here!”
You’re all set for your happy morning and nighttime ritual. You’ve provided your son with his favorite action hero toothbrush and your daughter with her favorite flavored toothpaste. You’ve gotten them into the healthy habit of two minutes of brushing twice each day. You’ve introduced them to flossing. You have favorite brushing songs! Stickers! GoldContinue reading “Brushing Tips for Kids”
The doctor and our team at Grand Smile Dental know how overwhelming it can be to pick the right dental products for your children. When you visit the dental aisle at the grocery store, you see too many options to choose from. We want to help you make an informed decision based on your sonContinue reading “Finding the Right Dental Products for Your Child”
Your gums are responsible for a large part of your overall oral health. So keeping them healthy and knowing how to detect gum disease is extremely important. Since it’s often painless, gum disease may go unnoticed and can progress when left untreated. Understanding the causes of gum disease will give you the ability to keepContinue reading “Common Causes of Gum Disease”
Having a nice, bright smile can affect the way you look, and in turn, improve how you feel about yourself. With the help of the doctor to provide you with a whitening treatment, you won’t have to be afraid to show your smile any longer. It’s been shown that the first thing people typically noticeContinue reading “The Benefits of a Bright Smile”
Thanksgiving marks the start to the holidays; a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends are always special. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrateContinue reading “Thanksgiving in North America”
Our team from Grand Smile Dental understands the diagnosis of periodontal disease can be scary and confusing, but the good news in most cases is that it is treatable and manageable with a little work on the part of the patient. Periodontal disease is an infection of the gum tissue, bone, and supporting structures forContinue reading “Periodontal disease; I have what?!”
Many studies over the past several years have focused on this question. Since we will all face stressful situations during our life, it is a good question to ask. This question also delves into the mind-body connection—the psychological having an effect on the physical and vice versa. Studies were performed as far back as theContinue reading “Does chronic stress impact periodontal health?”
Diabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at Grand Smile Dental to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health; keepingContinue reading “November Marks National Diabetes Awareness Month”
Halloween is fast approaching, and the doctor wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween; back in the “old days” it wasn’t even called Halloween! Festival of theContinue reading “The Intriguing History of Halloween”
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