Happy National Floss Day
Did you know that the day after Thanksgiving is National Floss Day? In addition to getting some of the best shopping deals of the year, the Friday after Turkey Day is a great opportunity to brush up on your flossing…
Luis Sanchez DMD
Tooth Restoration with Dental Implants
At one time or another, many of us will experience the difficulty of losing a permanent tooth. Whether it’s due to severe tooth decay, gum disease, a failed root canal or an unfortunate accident, the loss of a tooth can…
Brush Up on Toothbrushing
As the relationship between oral and overall health is put in the spotlight more and more, people are starting to recognize how important it is to practice a good oral hygiene routine on a regular basis. Visiting your dentist is…
Kick-off the Holidays With a Trip to Your Dentist
Can you believe it’s already the middle of November? The holiday season is quickly approaching, and if you’re anything like me, your mind is constantly running through a never-ending to do list. Shopping lists, gift ideas, decorating needs, and social…
Hookahs Wreak Havoc on Oral Health
Have you heard of water pipe smoking? Commonly referred to as a hookah, smoking tobacco from a water pipe is a growing trend in the United States with 2.3 million Americans partaking in pipe smoking. According to a recent article…
To floss, or not to floss? Is it really a question?
Have you heard the news? According to a prominent dental source (and several media outlets subsequently), the benefits of flossing may have been grossly exaggerated, and apparently it isn’t as necessary as some believe. A review in the Journal of…
Multiple Medical Fields Unite to Combat Obesity
Obesity is possibly the largest health concern facing the United States, and dozens of American health advocates recently met to discuss a plan to attack the issue. According to a recent Medscape article, representatives from 35 medical organizations, including nonprofit…
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
Osteoporosis is a health concern that many older men and women face, and researchers have found that it can have a significant effect on your oral health. Osteoporosis can affect any bone in the body, causing it to lose density…
Your Teeth Whitening Options
Studies have shown that the one attribute that makes the strongest impression upon meeting someone new is the smile. That means that a less than dazzling grin could hinder you from putting your best foot forward in social and professional…
Diabetes and Dental Care
***UPDATED: January 29, 2016*** According to a recent Medscape article, 70% of adults visit the dentist each year, while only 20% of them visit a medical provider in the same time frame. This gives dentists a unique opportunity to identify…