The New Year brings a fresh start and new beginnings. Did you make a New Year’s resolution? The top two resolutions for 2014 were lose weight and get organized. How many times do New Year’s resolutions include a person’s dental health? It probably wouldn’t be a stretch to say never, but with the connection between… Read more »
Category: Oral Hygiene
Eat Healthy Treats For Your Teeth
The holidays are a great and special time of year but they can also be stressful. There is so much to do, and so much to prepare. By the time they actually roll around you may be harried and exhausted and likely feeling that you deserve all those sweet and salty treats and yummy indulgent… Read more »
Oral Effects of Chemotherapy
Cancer treatments can be tough on your body. Chemotherapy consists of the application of a cocktail of very strong drugs to kill cancer cells. However, the problem with that is that the drugs do not target only bad cells. They target good ones too. This can affect all aspects of your body including your oral… Read more »
Why Does My Baby Have Bad Breath?
Children and babies seldom have bad breath. But you still should practice proper oral hygiene with them. You should begin practicing oral hygiene with your newborn just a few days after birth, and of course continue until they are old enough to do it properly themselves. Although it is a rare occurrence, even with proper… Read more »
Three Tips for Oral Health During Cancer Treatment
As family dentists, Dr. Allen and Dr. Neumann are particularly sensitive to the needs of the family unit. That is why they strongly support the goal of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. Your Pella dentists understand that when a mother, daughter, or aunt is diagnosed with breast cancer, the whole family is affected. They… Read more »
We Could All Stand to Be More Sensitive…Most of the Time
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a little sensitivity every now and then. Unless, that is, you’re talking about your teeth. Tender teeth aren’t just a source of physical discomfort; the pain can also interfere with your oral hygiene, causing even greater and often more costly problems for teeth and gums. Dr. Jeffrey Allen and Dr…. Read more »