April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – Get Screened Today!
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to giving us as dentists the chance to educate the community on the importance of oral cancer screenings and prevention. The Dangers of Oral Cancer Oral cancer kills approximately one person per hour, 24 hours a day, according to research from the Oral Cancer Foundation. […]
5 Tips for Better Nutrition to Support Oral Wellness
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to help the community make informed food choices and develop healthful eating habits. Oral wellness and nutrition go hand in hand. Learn tips for intentional eating that will safeguard your smile. Tip 1: Inventory Your Daily Nutrition Take the […]
Dark Chocolate Has Some Benefits for Your Oral Health
It’s American Chocolate week which means that chocolate will get more than its usual share of attention. But good news for you chocolate lovers, dark chocolate may help your oral health. “Real” chocolate is a good source of polyphenols, natural chemicals that reduce oral bacteria. Polyphenols also act as neutralizers on microorganisms that trigger bad […]
Having Difficulty Sleeping? It May Be Teeth Related
It’s Sleep Awareness week! Did you know that it is estimated that sleep-related problems affect 50 to 70 million Americans of all ages? Sleep apnea is one of them. And some oral health issues can affect sleep quality such as: dry mouth, teeth grinding, and oral pain. Contact Young Family Dental today to learn what […]