Oral Health

Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI You wake up in the morning, reach for your toothbrush and come to a horrifying realization … you’re out of toothpaste! Do you run to the store? Wait and brush your teeth later in the day? If your toothpaste supply is gone, a popular alternative is to brush your […]

Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI If you start bleeding from somewhere on your body, you’re not going to be ho-hum about it. And yet, many people notice their gums bleed when they brush and floss but don’t really worry. Are you one of these individuals? If so, you need to take bleeding gums as

Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Baby, it’s cold outside. During the winter, we often forget or neglect a lot, from our appearance to our health. We hide our bodies under our puffy coats and sweatpants. But one thing we shouldn’t ignore – our oral health! Establishing a daily regimen of brushing twice daily and

Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Christmas is a festive time of year filled with friends and family gatherings, beautiful decorations, and delicious foods and drinks. The holiday season may be a time of unintentional indulgence, but your oral health can significantly suffer if you avoid proper care. To keep your oral health in good

Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI It’s the best time of year to enjoy the holiday spirit, follow family traditions, and ogle Christmas-themed decorations. However, the holidays are full of food, sweet treats, and in some homes, alcoholic beverages, which could cause problems with your oral health. Therefore, to help you retain your sparkling smile

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Halloween is almost here, which means lots and lots of sugary sweets. Whether young or old, Halloween candy can be hard to pass up. While we all know that sugar can lead to cavities, it doesn’t mean that our Okemos general dentist, Dr. Christine Tenaglia, expects

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI You may remember your parents or dentist expressing the importance of brushing and flossing your teeth every day. Although the situation is familiar, you may be surprised to learn that 23 percent of Americans indicated on a recent study that they voluntarily missed brushing and flossing

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Seniors tend to experience poor oral health for various reasons, either from a lack of dental insurance, ability to get to a dentist, or dexterity issues that prevents them from performing daily oral hygiene. There is a strong connection between oral health and overall health. Studies

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI The food and drinks you consume have a direct impact on your oral health as well as your overall health. Eating foods that are loaded with sugar could lead to gum disease, tooth decay, and many other oral health complications. Bacteria in your mouth feed off

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Oral cancer is talked about less often than other types of cancer, but that doesn’t mean it should be overlooked. Most people assume that you can only get oral cancer by using tobacco products, but that