There’s no better time than the beginning of the new year to get started with some more wholesome lifestyle habits. Whether you are eager to eat healthier, spend more time reading, or take the time to meditate each morning, you are taking a step to better your life. As for your dental health there are always additional steps that you can take to improve. Here are a few New Year’s resolutions that can help you to keep your smile healthy in 2022.

The holidays are finally here. In addition to there being so much excitement, there is also a long to do list. Whether you are still stringing up lights around your home, putting together your holiday playlist, or trying to decide which recipes to settle on this year, there is good reason to be excited. However, you don’t want to start the new year taking your child to the dentist to have cavities filled. Here are some fun stocking stuffer ideas that can promote your kids’ oral health.

Everyone wants a white smile, but our teeth naturally become discolored over time and as a result of outside factors like drinking coffee, tea, and red wine. If you’re self-conscious about the state of your smile and want to brighten it at home, you may consider looking into DIY whitening hacks online. Unfortunately, many of these hacks can put your oral health at risk and do more harm than good to your pearly whites. Read on to learn about the dangers of DIY whitening in Covington and safer alternatives your cosmetic dentist offers.

It’s the holiday season! That means friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors will likely be asking you to sample an assortment of holiday foods. Though they’re sure to be tasty, the damage these treats can do to your teeth is not something to take lightly. Read on to learn four helpful tips that will help your teeth survive the sweetest time of year.

Chemistry, similar values, kindness…there are so many elements that go into a successful relationship. It doesn’t seem to get mentioned toward the front of the line very often, but as it turns out, oral health is a key factor in attractiveness for many people.

If someone isn’t motivated to maintain their smile for their own sake, maybe things change when it’s taking a toll on their romantic prospects. Keep reading to learn about the link between dating and dental health.

Do you need to prepare for pain in regard to a dental crown? Well, when you consider all of the ways it can help your tooth, it might be more painful to avoid getting one.

A dental crown has both cosmetic and restorative benefits. Keep reading to find out why you would want to get a crown, what the process is like, and then what you need to know for recovery and daily care.

As we head into fall, we kick off the season with a spooky time of year. Halloween means lots of frightening movies and scary costumes around every corner. As you check out Halloween decorations or take your child trick-or-treating, you don’t need to shudder in fear if you pass by your dental office. Here are 3 ways to conquer your dental fear to get a beautiful, healthy smile before the holidays.

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More Americans than ever have dental coverage. Although only 23% of adults in the U.S. don’t have dental insurance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates one-third haven’t been to the dentist within the past 12 months. Despite access to affordable dentistry, less than 3% of policyholders reach or exceed their annual limits. Let’s face it, dental insurance can be confusing, but you don’t need to throw money down the drain. The first step to using your benefits before they expire is choosing between an in-network or out-of-network dentist. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your monthly investment.

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Losing a tooth doesn’t mean that you need to go on without it. There are several different tooth replacement options out there to restore your smile and fill in any empty gaps that you have. Dental implants are often preferred because of their numerous benefits, but there are so many unfamiliar terms associated with them. Continue reading to learn the meaning of some dental implant terms so you can stay informed throughout the implant process.

When you head to the dental office for your six-month checkups, you’re probably expecting your hygienist to clean your smile and your dentist to stop by at the end and take a quick look. However, there is a lot more to you visit than just that. Your dentist is looking for all sorts of different signs and abnormalities that could indicate that something more serious is happening. Here are some of the things that your dentist is doing.