Can Improving Your Diet Improve Your Oral Health?

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

At Joel D. Singer, DMD, we practice biological dentistry, also commonly referred to as holistic dentistry. We have a large focus on your oral health and how your overall health can impact and cause problems with your teeth and mouth. For example, you know that your diet and what you eat and drink each day make a difference in your overall health. If your diet is high in sugar and fat, it can lead to weight gain as well as problems with your blood pressure and heart, just to name a few. But did you know that diet can also have a significant impact on your oral health too? Patients who drink mostly sugary beverages, snack throughout the day, and have a diet high in sugar are more likely to experience dental issues such as decay and gum disease. So, can improving your diet improve your oral health? Absolutely!

Helping Your Teen Manage Their Dental Health

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD

At Joel D. Singer, DMD, we provide dental care with a focus on well-being. Since we see our patients so infrequently during the year, the bulk of our patients’ oral care falls on their shoulders. This is one of the reasons we stress the importance of properly caring for your oral health between visits. We know that many of our adult patients have children or young loved ones in their lives. Children have the benefit of still having an adult help them properly care for their teeth.

Dental Care Through The Stages Of Pregnancy

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD

Are you or a loved one planning to start a family, are currently pregnant, or a new mom? At Joel D. Singer, DMD, we want to help you with your oral health during each important stage in your life. You may be surprised to learn that not only does your body change during pregnancy, but your mouth can experience changes as well. We don’t want you to end up with dental decay and other issues along with your bundle of joy, so we want to explain how your dental health can be affected during pregnancy and give you some helpful tips to keep your teeth in the best possible shape. Even if you aren’t expecting, please forward this to someone you know who is or is planning to get pregnant.

Are You Sure You’re Cleaning Your Teeth Properly?

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD

When was the last time you visited our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning? If it has been longer than our recommended time frame since your last visit, you are due for an appointment. Since we see you so infrequently during the year, the bulk of your oral health falls on your shoulders. If you are not cleaning your teeth properly, you run the risk of increased decay and gum disease. Even though you have been brushing your teeth and caring for them since your youth, you may be surprised to learn that you are cleaning your teeth incorrectly. Continue reading to learn the proper techniques and steps to properly clean your teeth.

Tooth Enamel Damage

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

If you are experiencing persistent tooth sensitivity issues or have tooth discomfort, your tooth enamel may be compromised. Although your tooth enamel, the covering of your teeth, is the hardest substance in your body, it can become damaged if not cared for properly. Your tooth enamel is put to the test multiple times a day when you eat, but there are often other reasons for damage.

Be Proactive With Your Oral Health

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD

Dr. Joel Singer and his team are dedicated to helping patients improve their oral health as well as their overall health. Dr. Singer practices holistic dentistry, which focuses on promoting overall health and wellness and looking at the signs your body is providing to determine what is causing the issues with your oral health. One way this is possible is when patients follow routine oral care. We typically see our patients twice a year, unlike general practitioners who typically only see patients once a year. This gives us the opportunity to talk with our patients about how they are feeling as well as anything they are noticing with both their oral health as well as their overall health.

Don’t Let Sensitive Teeth Ruin Your Spring

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, Patient Information

We could not be more pleased that spring has arrived. We don’t know how you feel, but we thought this winter was never going to end! The return of spring also signifies the return of some of our patients’ favorite locations — the local ice cream and ice shops. Would you love to have a big bowl of ice cream but hold off because it brings nothing but discomfort to your teeth? If so, you are experiencing tooth sensitivity. While we all experience it from time to time, if you find that you always avoid certain foods because of sensitivity issues, your mouth might be telling you there is a problem. Read on to learn about what your teeth may be trying to tell you.

Make Your Gum Health A Priority

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD

At Joel D. Singer, DMD, we make both our patients oral and overall health a top priority. We stress to our patients the importance of maintaining routine hygiene examinations as well as continuing with a thorough oral hygiene routine at home. During routine exams in our office, we do much more than inspect for decay and clean and shine your teeth. We also check for other conditions and diseases that can negatively impact the health of your teeth and mouth, as well as lead to severe health complications with your overall health. One disease that can greatly impact your mouth and body is gum disease.

Don’t Let Stress Ruin Your Holiday Celebrations

General Dentistry, Joel D. Singer, DMD, TMJ Treatment

It’s hard to believe that we are in the middle of December and the new year is right around the corner. Whether your holiday celebrations are over or you are in the midst of planning, there is plenty of excitement in the air. No matter which holiday you celebrate, December is always a busy and exciting time. Events are planned, parties are attended, shopping never seems to end, and meals need to be cooked. Everywhere you turn, there is something that can add stress to your life. You may be surprised to learn that added stress can not only impact your overall health but your oral health as well.