Bennett Family Dentistry Blog

Valentine's Day and Your Teeth

With Valentine’s Day upon us, candy and other sugary treats are sure to make the rounds this week. Like with any holiday involving delectable goodies, it’s once again time to remind all of our patients to be extra careful when choosing candies and treats to eat.
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Posted: February 14th, 2012 | Permalink

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

This month is National Children’s Dental health month! Most people know that oral health is important, especially when it comes to children, but do they really understand why? Apart from helping them eat, speak and shape the way their face looks, children’s teeth and gums have a direct connection to overall health.
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Posted: February 10th, 2012 | Permalink

Quick Tips to Alleviate Tooth Pain

There is nothing more annoying than getting a tooth ache; you can’t enjoy the regular foods you love and even fun activities aren’t pleasing thanks to the throbbing pain. Although a quick visit to the dentist can, in most circumstances, fix the issue, there may be times where you might not be able to seek immediate dental care. If this is the case, there are some quick tips to alleviate tooth pain that might work for you.
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Posted: February 4th, 2012 | Permalink

Diabetes and Gum Disease- Is there a Connection?

Gum disease is an infection in the bone and gum tissue and has been historically linked to heart disease and stroke. However, most people are still unaware of the relationship between gum disease and diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that can affect the whole body, including your mouth. Diabetics require a higher level of oral care due to the fact that they are more susceptible to contracting infections.
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Posted: January 20th, 2012 | Permalink

Do Your Teeth Define Your Personality?

Our teeth are important for many reasons, but not many people recognize the link between their teeth and personality. While it’s true that having healthy teeth will have effects on overall health, the same can also be said regarding your personality. A happy, bright smile can show empathy, illicit laughter and provide a window into an individual’s inner feelings. Although the secret behind smiles may be easy to read, the real meaning lies within the teeth.
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Posted: January 13th, 2012 | Permalink

New Year’s Resolutions

2012 is a new year and a new opportunity to take better care of your teeth. While improving your health by losing weight, or quitting smoking are excellent resolutions as well, improving your dental health and preventing tooth decay can have a larger impact on your overall health.
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Posted: January 6th, 2012 | Permalink