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March is full of dental observances, from National Dentist's Day to World Oral Health Day. Learn what they mean and how to make the most of National Nutrition Month too.

February isn’t just the month when we celebrate all things love; it’s also Gum Disease Awareness Month. Why not show your gums some love? Because your gum health is vital for a healthy smile (and body). Gum disease is linked to Alzheimer’s, cardiovascular disease, pneumonia, coronary artery disease, diabetes, liver cancer and rheumatoid arthritis. Our …

This New Year, resolve to drink more mindfully. Learn how alcohol affects your teeth, gums, and oral cancer risk, and get practical tips that protect your smile all year.

This holiday season, why not celebrate healthy smiles for yourself and your loved ones? Flashing a healthy smile can bring joy to loved ones and strangers alike, boost your self-confidence, and brighten your mood, as well as those you share your smile with. Our wish this holiday season is to help you experience the joys …

November is American Diabetes Month. Get practical daily habits and diabetes-friendly food choices that also protect your teeth and gums through the holiday season.

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bryant Birch, DDS on July 29, 2026 A healthy, appealing smile starts with a clean mouth, and that is exactly what National Dental Hygiene Month, observed every October, is meant to highlight. It is a chance to recognize the dental hygienists who help protect your smile at every visit, and a …

Do you put off routine dental care or much-needed dental work because of anxiety? Anxiety is how your body reacts to what you perceive to be stressful or unfamiliar situations. So that sense of distress or dread you have before an event manifests itself as anxiety. While a bit of anxiety can be useful, keeping …

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bryant Birch, DDS on July 29, 2026 If you brush twice a day but skip flossing, your smile is not the only thing that pays the price. Your toothbrush can reach the front, back, and top of each tooth, but it cannot get between them or below the gum line, where …

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Bryant Birch, DDS on July 29, 2026 National Teeth Whitening Day falls on June 17th, and it is a great excuse to think about one of the simplest ways to refresh your smile. Whitening will not change the shape or alignment of your teeth, but for many people it is the …