When considering oral health, the condition of the teeth, gums, and tongue are usually what pops into your head. Saliva serves an important oral function, but few consider it when they think about overall dental health. Many people are unaware that saliva not only supports the health of the mouth, but also the entire body.
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Signs You Should Visit Your Pella Dentist
Even the most conscientious dental patients – people who visit their dentist every six months and follow oral hygiene guidelines religiously – can overlook symptoms that seem benign to them. Warning signs like a painful twinge in a tooth, or seemingly minor bleeding from the gums, can be dismissed as unimportant. However, they could be signs… Read more »
Lighten Up Your Smile For Summer
With summer approaching, you are probably looking forward to lounging on the beach, swimming in the pool, and catching up with friends. It sounds like you’re going to be doing a lot of smiling. But what if your teeth are stained and yellowed? That could definitely put the brakes on all of your summer fun…. Read more »