There’s definitely a connection between diabetes and oral health. If you have diabetes it’s extremely important to take excellent care of your teeth and gums. Diabetes increases a patient’s risk for infections in the mouth and the likelihood of the occurrence of periodontal (gum) disease. Do You Have Diabetes? Please… Read More…

Did you know that completely eliminating stress from your life is actually harmful to your health? You actually need stress in your life now and then so that your body emits the proper reaction when it’s subjected to a challenging situation. How Does Stress Work? When your body and mind… Read More…

When we hear the word ‘probiotics,’ we don’t typically consider them beneficial for the mouth, but rather, the gut. While probiotics certainly have their place in digestive health, at our dental office in Wilmington, we’ve come across some research that may suggest a link between certain types of probiotics and… Read More…

As we all gear up to head back to school, loading up on folders, notebooks, pencils, and backpacks, the team at our dental office in Wilmington wants to send a friendly reminder to our patients and neighbors about the importance of getting your child (or yourself) to the dentist before school… Read More…

How Food Plays a Part in Healing Everybody has to eat. But sometimes, life gets moving way too fast and we just grab what we can here and there – sometimes even eating fast or junk food. When we eat without thinking, we are not only consuming unhealthy fats, preservatives,… Read More…

The Dark Truth Your Metal Fillings are Hiding You probably don’t think about your fillings unless one falls out or is damaged or you have sensitivity in your tooth. But maybe you should be thinking about them a lot more often. Why? Because they just might be affecting your health… Read More…

We’ve all seen one before. The frayed, worn-out toothbrush with bristles stretching and poking out every which way. Our dental office in Pike Creek knows that sometimes we forget, and we use our toothbrushes until they reach the point of no return. But did you know that this can be… Read More…

Our dental office in Pike Creek wants to share a little known secret with you, and it’s something so easy, so common, and even may seem a bit silly, but can do wonders to help keep your smile healthy. It’s a straw. And when you choose to use a straw… Read More…