Oral Health

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

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Eating healthy and regularly working out can significantly improve your health. It’s a lifestyle decision, but it is a great decision. A healthy lifestyle and shedding some extra pounds can have a positive effect on many aspects of your life. It will make you physically and

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Whether celebrating a special occasion, hanging out with friends, or unwinding after work, you may want to consume alcoholic beverages. However, most people do not realize the impact that alcohol has on their oral health. Just as food and other beverages compromise your teeth, alcohol is

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Dry mouth (or xerostomia, if you’d like to use the fancy clinical term) occurs when a person has a decreased volume of salvia or is living with diminished saliva production. It’s estimated to affect about 10 percent of all people, and those individuals suffer from dry

Serving areas of Okemos, Lansing, and East Lansing, MI Our population is getting older, and the number of retirees is growing exponentially. According to a Yahoo! article published in late 2018, 10,000 Americans were retiring from the workforce every day. That number, based on U.S. Census estimates, was expected to increase to 12,000 new retirees