Your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these bacteria can cause disease.
Like other areas of the body, your mouth teems with bacteria — mostly harmless. But your mouth is the entry point to your digestive and respiratory tracts, and some of these bacteria can cause disease. Normally the body’s natural defenses and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria under control. […]
Continue ReadingNo matter the age of your children, a healthy smile leads to a happier and more confident outlook. That’s why, to get the most out of the upcoming school year, you may want to make sure your kids are following the best practices for dental care… and keep that confident smile all year long! Of […]
Continue ReadingA confident smile translates into a confident person. And that confidence gives you the freedom to live the type of life you want. That’s why dentures can be such an important part of one’s life if you are dealing with discomfort and challenges caused by missing teeth. Using dentures can help you regain the functionality […]
Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard it said that our dog’ mouths are cleaner than our own. But is this just to make us feel better when Fido licks baby Kayla on the mouth? In fact, should we be worried when a dog gives us a big, wet pooch kiss? Well the reality is this: the bacteria in […]
Continue ReadingOf course, we’ve all been told that good oral health practice consists of daily brushing and flossing. And that is certainly true. But how can you be sure you are getting those spots where the floss or brush bristles may not quite reach? Mouthwash is a great solution… pardon the pun. By using mouthwash as […]
Continue ReadingThey say with age, comes wisdom. And there’s no wiser time to talk about our oral health than right now. That’s because approximately one-fourth of adults age 65 and older have no remaining teeth, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Not to mention that almost a third of older adults have untreated […]
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to our oral health, spit really is “it”. In fact, it turns out the moistness in our mouths plays an integral role in our overall health. These are some interesting facts about saliva you may not know. First of all, what is saliva? Considering the human body is 60 percent water, it […]
Continue ReadingAt Longmeadow Family Dental Care, taking the fear out of dentist visits is a number one priority. That’s why we like to outline just what you might expect at your next visit. Typically, a visit to the dentist may include the taking of x-rays, removal of plaque that has built up over time, and an […]
Continue ReadingDespite all the technological advances of today’s modern world, it seems that people today deal with more stress than ever. Our ability to cope with that stress may become challenging and over time can start to impact our health. Our bodies were made to tolerate short bursts of stress, which ultimately facilitate our ability to […]
Continue ReadingWith all the action about to conclude in PyeongChang, South Korea, we’ve witnessed smile after smile as we watch the winning athletes receive their medals. But not all athletes are so willing to show that pearly smile, it appears. In fact, in the 2012 Olympics, research discovered that nearly half of the athletes had not […]
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