-
How do I know if I’m at risk for oral cancer?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 25, 2022.
Every year, over 50,000 North Americans are diagnosed with oral or throat cancer, which has a higher death rate than many other common cancers, including cervical cancer, testicular cancer, Hodgkin’s
Read more
-
Does Your Child Need Endodontic Treatment?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Baby teeth come with a built-in expiration date. That charming first smile is meant to make way for a healthy, beautiful adult smile. Unfortunately, before they are ready to make
Read more
-
The History and Mythology of the Tooth Fairy
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 11, 2022.
While the last baby teeth generally aren’t lost until age ten or 11, most children stop believing in the tooth fairy by the time they're seven or eight. Of course,
Read more
-
Tooth Protection and Winter Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Jan. 04, 2022.
Just because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you’ll give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities, and when you’re
Read more
-
New Year's Day Around the World
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 28, 2021.
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of the calendar year in most parts of the world. The holiday is celebrated on January 1st of each year. Customs and celebrations vary
Read more
-
My child has canker sores! How can I help?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 21, 2021.
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips,
Read more
-
In the Pink
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
Our gums cover and protect the sensitive roots of our teeth and the bone around them. While we often think of gum tissue as a rosy shade of pink, that’s
Read more
-
‘Tis the Season—for Healthy Dental Choices!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Dec. 07, 2021.
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but if you’re dashing through the snow to an emergency dental appointment, you’re not feeling very jolly. And post-holiday, no
Read more
-
How does whitening toothpaste work and how effective it is at whitening teeth?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Brushing your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste that has the American Dental Association seal of approval can help prevent tooth decay and relieve other conditions, such as bad
Read more
-
Thanksgiving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 23, 2021.
At esmiles, we love to celebrate the holidays with vigor! the doctor would love to share some unique ways of celebrating Thanksgiving from beyond the Grand Rapids, Michigan area to
Read more
-
How effective is whitening toothpaste?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 16, 2021.
The American Dental Association encourages you to brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental problems such as tooth decay, bad breath, sensitive teeth, and gingivitis.
Beyond
Read more
-
Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
Read more
-
Getting Ready for Winter
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Nov. 02, 2021.
Winter Is Coming.
Okay, that sounded a lot more dramatic in a popular fantasy series. But here in the real world, winter is coming as well, so let’s look at some
Read more
-
Halloween: Candy, costumes, and more!
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
All Hallows' Eve, more commonly known as Halloween, is a yearly event celebrated on October 31, and one that is anticipated by the young and young at heart all over
Read more
-
The Hazards of Smokeless Tobacco
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Many smokers believe that chewing tobacco is a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. This simply isn't the case! In fact, smokeless tobacco can cause serious health concerns.
Smokeless tobacco comes in
Read more
-
Osteoporosis and Dental Health
Author:
Anonymous
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
What do we know about osteoporosis? We may know that this disease makes the bones more brittle and vulnerable. We may know that osteoporosis is the cause of many a
Read more