Having bad breath is not only embarrassing, but it could also be a sign of a bigger problem. While an odorous mouth is a completely normal side effect of eating something fragrant (garlic, anyone?), your dentist in Hagerstown wants you to know that chronic bad breath is something that warrants a dental visit sooner rather […]
How Can Oral Health Affect Heart Health?
Every February seems to bring out the love in people, and there are hearts everywhere we look. From heart candy and heart decorations, we’re surrounded by bright, red hearts. But we’re not here to talk about those kinds of hearts. Today, we want to focus on your heart and how your oral health can actually […]
How Treating a Cold Can Cause Cavities
More than 3 million Americans get the common cold every year. That’s a lot of sneezes, running noses, and coughs that many of us will treat with over-the-counter medications. Even though these medications can help us feel a little bit better and relieve us of our symptoms, even temporarily, there are some reasons why your […]
Let’s Talk About Lip Biting
Many people repeatedly bite their lip (or cheeks or tongue) as a way to deal with nerves or stress. It’s a habit that some may find relieving, although sometimes also painful. However, to your dentist in Hagerstown, constant biting of the soft tissues in the mouth can certainly raise some concern. Let’s take a closer […]
Eat Your Way to a Whiter Smile
One of the most common things dental patients want is to get a whiter smile. Thanks to everyday things like our morning cup of coffee or tea, or the occasional glass of red wine, our teeth are constantly exposed to foods and drinks that can easily cause them to become dull or discolored. However, your […]
The Trouble With Crooked Teeth
Crooked or overcrowded teeth are incredibly common across people of all ages. Some of these people may feel self-conscious about their crooked grin, while others can feel a greater sense of individuality. But either way, your dentist in Hagerstown wants those with crooked teeth to know and understand that there are risks that often go […]
How to Quit Smoking
The Great American Smokeout, hosted on the third Thursday each November, strives to bring awareness to how quitting smoking can improve overall health. This is certainly something our dental office in Hagerstown can get behind since smoking directly affects oral health, too. Even though quitting smoking may be one of the hardest things for someone […]
Things To Do To Prevent the Flu
Every year millions of Americans get knocked down by the flu and suffer the miserable sniffles, annoying coughs, and unbearable body aches. Flu season usually runs from about October through February, but this year, your dentist in Hagerstown is here to provide you with some things you can do to help prevent the flu from […]
Give Three Cheers for National Dental Hygiene Month
October is known for a lot of things, but it’s the one month set aside each year to give a little bit of extra love to all of the immensely talented, caring dental hygienists out there. There are so many of them across the country whose work goes unnoticed or even underappreciated each day. So […]
Relax at the Dentist? We Make the Impossible, Possible
Some patients truly have a hard time or struggle with anxiety about seeing the dentist. For some patients, it’s been years since they last saw a dentist in Hagerstown. For other folks, they’re regular dental patients… but they still feel butterflies when it’s time for treatment. We’re here to tell you that having a relaxing […]