November is Diabetes Awareness Month, making it a great time to educate ourselves about diabetes and its impact on health, particularly oral health. If you or someone you care about has diabetes, it’s essential to understand how it can affect your mouth and teeth.  Defining Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic… Read More…

The Great American Smokeout encourages people to quit smoking and take steps toward a healthier life every year. While many associate quitting smoking as a way to improve overall well-being, it’s also important to know how smoking, e-cigarettes, and vaping impact your oral health. Whether you’ve smoked for years or… Read More…

When you’re feeling under the weather with a cold or the flu, it’s easy to focus solely on getting better and forget about your oral health. However, being sick can affect your mouth in ways you might not realize. Understanding these effects can help you care better for your teeth… Read More…

It can be challenging to know whether you’re dealing with a canker or a cold sore when it comes to sores in or around your mouth. Although they might seem similar, they have distinct differences that are important to understand. Knowing what sets them apart can help you manage your… Read More…

Many people, both children, and adults alike, have crooked teeth. Occasionally, crooked teeth can contribute to poor self-esteem and loss of confidence. But even if crooked teeth don’t bother someone mentally, your dentist in Wexford may still be worried. The truth is, crooked teeth can lead to some oral health… Read More…

The Great American Smokeout is hosted on the third Thursday of every November. Its purpose is to help smokers set a day to work towards a smoke-free life. As you probably know, quitting smoking can help you get healthier, but it can also protect your children’s health, too. The truth… Read More…

Flu season has officially begun and will continue through February, or maybe even later. Nobody wants to catch this ache-inducing, sneezing-causing, and overall yucky-feeling sickness. While sometimes the flu is unavoidable, there are easy things you can do to reduce your chance of falling ill. Join your dentist in Wexford… Read More…

Nothing gives some people more dread in their stomach than knowing they need to see their dentist in Wexford soon. It doesn’t matter if it’s a regular visit and cleaning or a first-time appointment to establish care, there’s a good chance you or someone you know feels anxiety no matter… Read More…

From kids to adults, there’s no shame in getting your game on. It’s a great way to get your daily exercise and spend time with friends or family. (And a little competition never hurt.) With any sport, we run the risk of spraining an ankle or breaking a wrist. But… Read More…

Thanks to the internet, we can now buy basically anything we want in just a few clicks and have it delivered right to our front door. Unfortunately, this mindset of buying things online has made its way into the dental world, and patients can purchase anything from teeth whitening kits… Read More…

August 21st is Senior Citizens Day, and there’s no better way for our dental office in Wexford to celebrate than by sharing some oral health information for the favorite senior citizens we have in our lives and their families.   The truth is, our oral health needs will vary as we… Read More…

It’s not uncommon to hear your dentist in Wexford talk about the importance of flossing. In fact, flossing is a crucial part of any proper oral hygiene routine. This simple act helps remove bacteria and food particles that brushing alone just can’t touch, and helps reduce the risk of cavities…. Read More…

Swimming pools may seem like an odd thing for your dentist in Wexford to talk about, but besides being a long-time summer favorite and a relaxing escape from the heat, swimming pools may actually pose an unwanted threat to your teeth. Now, before you forego all pools this summer (trust… Read More…

Nobody wants to hear that they have to have surgery. But when it comes to wisdom teeth, around 90% of Americans have had theirs removed. The treatment is pretty easy, but why is it such a common procedure? At our dental office in Wexford, we have the scoop on why… Read More…

When many people think about their dental care they immediately think of teeth and smiles. But there’s another huge part of dentistry that can not only affect your oral health but your overall health, too — your gums. At our dental office in Wexford, we take gum health seriously, and… Read More…