A healthy body starts with a healthy mouth.

Hey smile fans! Your smile team is here to bring you the facts about what can happen if you neglect your dental health.

Since the condition of your mouth can reflect the condition of your body, chances are as your Oral Health caretakers, we may be the first to see signs of a health risk.

Tooth enamel is one of the most fascinating parts of the human body. It is even harder than bone, and it provides powerful protection for the sensitive dental structures beneath it. However, it is at somewhat of a disadvantage because it cannot regenerate itself if it suffers serious harm. How, then, can it last so long? Let’s talk about the remarkable secret behind tooth enamel’s longevity and discuss some ways in which you can protect this precious portion of your smile.

Whether it’s a warm cup of coffee to start your day or an evening glass of wine to unwind, your favorite beverages can be a little pocket of peace in an otherwise hectic day. However, your teeth may not enjoy them as much as your tastebuds. After all, soda isn’t the only culprit of tooth decay! To keep your teeth and gums in pristine condition for years to come, read on for the relationship between five popular beverages and oral health!

The negative impacts of poor dental health go well beyond just having bad teeth—they also affect your health, your savings and emotional well-being!

Proper and consistent oral hygiene and preventive care will go a long way in curtailing many costly conditions. Cigna Health calculates that adults who practice good preventive oral health care can save 31% in dental costs over 5 years. Likewise, adults who don’t receive preventive care can expect a 43% increase to their annual dental costs over the same period of time.