Gum Disease Awareness

July 22nd, 2026

February is Gum Disease Awareness month, a timely reminder that preventing gum disease is one of the best ways to protect our oral health. Gum disease is easily treated in its earliest stages. Left untreated, the progressive nature of gum disease makes it one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. And while we often…
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Speech! Speech!

July 15th, 2026

If you are a student of Speech or Drama, you know how important it is to be clear and articulate. You’ve worked on pronunciation and projection, and the audience in the back row can understand every word. And now you’ve gotten braces, and, suddenly, you don’t sound quite like yourself. Why? And, more important, what…
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Tips for Keeping Your Breath Fresh While You’re in Braces

July 8th, 2026

You’ve got a lot going on in your busy life, and whether it’s school, practice, or simply socializing, you want to put a confident face forward. And part of that confidence comes from knowing your breath is its freshest! Too often, though, this time of your life makes that goal seem difficult. Let’s look at…
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National Junk Food Day

July 1st, 2026

We mark special times throughout the year to encourage better oral health, like Dental Hygiene Month, and Children’s Dental Health Month, and National Align Your Teeth Day. This July 21st is National Junk Food Day, and we couldn’t let it pass without some healthy ideas to help you make the best of this not-so-dentally-healthy day.What…
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