Impact of Stress on Oral Health

Feeling stressed is normal and can even be a good thing on occasion. Most of us experience it at different times throughout our day-to-day lives. However, too much stress can lead to serious health problems, which can affect your oral health as well. When your body is under stress, it produces the hormone cortisol, leading […]

Easing Dental Anxiety: Coping Methods that Can Help

Dental fear is a common issue, but being too afraid to see your dentist can negatively affect your oral health. In this blog post, we list some tips to ease dental fear. Read on. Speak up about your fears If your dentist doesn’t talk to you about your fears or concerns, it’s OK to broach […]

3 Habits That Put Your Oral Health At Risk

Our oral health is affected by our lifestyle in more ways than we can imagine. From the things we eat and drink to the way we care for our teeth, our habits have a direct impact on our oral health. Here are three habits that can damage our smile. Skipping Flossing At our dental practice, […]

Why Are Year-End Dental Cleanings Essential?

Year-end dental cleanings are important because they help keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong. This is because they get your teeth clean and remove stains. They also help prevent gum disease and tooth decay. A year-end cleaning can help remove plaque and tartar buildup, which can harm teeth and gums if left untreated. […]

Most Common Dental Emergencies

A dental emergency is any situation that requires prompt treatment to resolve severe pain, bleeding or trauma to your teeth or gums. Dental emergencies can happen at any time, so being familiar with what qualifies as a dental emergency and how to treat them is important. Listed below are some common dental emergencies that require […]

What Are the Factors That Lead to Bad Breath?

Bad breath, or halitosis, is a rather embarrassing problem to have. Bad breath can stem from a variety of causes. Listed below are a few of them: Medical Conditions Infection in the mouth can lead to bad breath. Bacteria can build up and cause plaque and tartar buildup, leading to infection in the body. Gum […]

Fact vs Fiction : Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that has a lot of controversy surrounding it. College Family Dentistry is breaking down fact from fiction. Here at College Family Dentistry, we are dedicated to ensuring that our patients are informed and confident about their treatment. Today, we’re breaking down some of the most popular fluoride facts and myths. Fact: […]

Dental Injuries and Sports : How You Can Protect Your Child’s Teeth

Each year 3 million teeth are knocked out (tooth avulsion is the fancy term) due to sports, some statistics place this number much higher at 5 million teeth. The highest number of incidents happen in sports due to poor facial protection. There are many preventative steps you can take to reduce the probability of this […]

Cosmetic Dentistry

We are excited by the healthier and more attractive smiles we create for our patients. Today, many relatively simple options exist to improve your smile, too! Your smile communicates a lot about how you feel about yourself. Even a minor flaw in your smile can keep you from feeling your best about the way you […]

Gum and Periodontal Disease Have Been Linked To

Infective endocarditis: A potentially fatal disease in which the inner lining of the heart becomes inflamed. Diabetes: Studies have shown that diabetics with gum disease were three times more likely to have heart attacks than those without gum disease. Spontaneous pre-term births: Women with gum disease are 7-8 times more likely to give birth prematurely […]