Dental discomfort can happen when you least expect it and can make it difficult to enjoy your favorite food and drinks. It can even interfere with your normal daily activities. It's difficult to think about anything else when your tooth hurts. You need relief fast!...
How to Keep Your Breath Fresh
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Feb 1, 2022 | Dental Hygiene
Nobody wants bad breath, but it happens to all of us from time to time. It’s important to know the cause behind it so that you can address it at its source instead of just masking the symptoms. Stinky breath can be a thing of the past when you know how to prevent it....
Maintaining Your Dental Health During the Holidays
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Nov 1, 2021 | Dental Health
There’s lots of talk about maintaining our whole body’s health by being mindful to continue to eat healthy and exercise during the holidays, but what about our dental health? Maintaining your dental health during the holidays may feel mundane, but it’s still...
Dental Health on Road Trips
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Jul 1, 2021 | Dental Health
Whatever is on the summer agenda, from camping to swimming at the beach, traveling with friends and exploring new places, it’s important to keep your dental health in mind. Here’s what you should know about taking care of your dental health on road trips so you are...
Bleeding Gums Can Be an Early Symptom of Gum Disease
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Oct 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
The American Dental Association advocates a consistent and effective daily oral hygiene regimen as an important preventative measure against cavities, gum disease, and other oral health problems. This primarily focuses on brushing your teeth twice and flossing at...
Sleep and Your Teeth
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Apr 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
You probably know that you should sleep if you’re interested in improving your brain power, balancing your hormones, and preventing chronic diseases? Still, have you heard that that the amount of sleep you get might impact the health of your smile? In reality, you may...
Contracting Gum Disease Can Lead to Tooth Loss and Other Health Issues
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
One of the most prominent threats to your oral health is contracting gum disease. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss, throat cancer, and also has been linked to causing heart disease. Don’t let that scare you; it is also one of the most preventable diseases currently...
The Steps to Expect During a Dental Cleaning Appointment
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Oct 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you’re about to visit our office and receive a dental cleaning and checkup, then our [practice_name] team is happy to tell you what to expect so you feel calm, comfortable, and prepared in the dental chair! When you come into our office and meet with Dr....
What Are My Gum Disease Treatment Options?
by Gold Standard Family Dental | May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Although you might not think about them very much, your gums are a key part of your oral health. They help to both protect and support the teeth. But they are among the more vulnerable areas of the mouth. They can easily become infected and damaged. What should you do...
Gum Disease Can Be Linked to Other Medical Issues
by Gold Standard Family Dental | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an infection and inflammation of the gum tissue caused by the excess buildup of bacteria and tartar. Recent research has found a relationship between the systemic inflammation caused by gum disease and other serious...