My Gums Are Bleeding, No Biggie?

September 22, 2015

Note from Smiles Dental: This post was written by guest blogger and Smiles Dental mom, Monique Tindall. She hopes that by sharing her personal dental stories, other parents will understand the importance of dental health for their kids. Her articles take a look at the humorous side of teeth-brushing and dentist visits. Thanks for reading! … Continued

Protect Your Teeth With MI Paste!

September 10, 2015

By innovatemike

Note from Smiles Dental: For this week’s guest blog, we invited Jill Hutchinson, RDH, to write an article to benefit our patients. Jill is the Clinical Educator and Special Markets Account Manager for GC America. In her blog below, she discusses the advantages of using MI Paste‚ as part of your dental hygiene routine. She … Continued

My Dental Moment

August 28, 2015

By innovatemike

Note from Smiles Dental: Having been kids once ourselves, we understand that our patients may not always have the best oral health practices. For some people, there is a specific moment in their lives, when dental health becomes important. When this point is reached, the patient begins to practice positive dental health habits for the … Continued

My Germaphobic Tendencies and My Toothbrush

July 13, 2015

By innovatemike

4 Reasons Why Dental Cleanings are Vital for a Successful Oral Health

July 10, 2015

By innovatemike

If you are one who thinks dental cleanings are not necessary, this blog is to convince you otherwise. A dental cleaning is a beneficial and important appointment that you should attend every six months. If you want a successful and healthy oral cavity, you will need to attend your checkups and participate in a daily … Continued

6 Types of Dental Floss: Pros and Cons

June 30, 2015

By innovatemike

Flossing is a necessary part of an oral hygiene routine. Food and plaque bacteria can easily become trapped between teeth and harm them. You need to clean between your teeth at least once a day in order to maintain good oral health. However, you may wonder which type of dental floss is the best kind … Continued

Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month

February 6, 2015

By innovatemike

Do you know how dental health care is affecting your kids? According to the National Education Association’s website, approximately 51 million hours of school are missed by American students due to oral health problems each year. These absences are mostly due to severe mouth pain, but can also include illness caused by oral bacteria and … Continued

Before You Light Your Next Cigarette, Read This

November 25, 2014

By innovatemike

We have all read, been told, and heard that smoking is unhealthy. It has been the topic of numerous studies on the causes of lung cancer and heart disease, and it can ruin your overall health. The funny thing is dental health directly affects overall health. So if an activity such as smoking can affect … Continued

Healthy Eating Habits & Your Teeth

November 5, 2014

By innovatemike

We have probably all heard that dental health affects your overall health, but what does that really mean? Consider this. Think of your mouth as the gateway to the rest of your body. What you put in it, is consumed, digested, or breathed and eventually leaves your body. However, some things are absorbed directly within … Continued

Choose Your Sweets, Carefully

October 29, 2014

By innovatemike

With just a day or so until Halloween, there’s a mad dash to complete last-minute tasks, finish the costumes, and of course, buy the candy for trick-or-treaters on sale. Halloween is a fun time for little ghosts and ghouls, but the effects on teeth during the holiday can be terrifying. Finding To Tooth-Friendly Treats An … Continued

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