Darby Creek Dental Blog

Summer is renowned across the world as the time to let loose and have some outdoor fun in the sun. From swimming in pools and at beaches to just walking around downtown with your friends, the summer season is the prime time for recreation and vacation. But since the sun is such a powerful thing, does spending time in its rays have any effect on your dental health?

While it’s important to protect your skin against harmful radiation, research has shown that the sun’s rays have real benefits. Healthy sun exposure can not only just stimulate mood, but also increase vitamin D production which can help prevent oral health complications. Read on to learn more about the benefits sunlight has for your smile.

Warm weather and sunny days are here, which means plenty of time spent outdoors. As you soak up the sun, it’s easy to get dehydrated, which can cause life-threatening complications. Even mild dehydration can affect your dental health. You can safeguard your pearly whites and support your wellness by staying hydrated this summer. Here are 6 subtle signs that you need to drink more water.

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The American Dental Association recommends visiting your dentist every 6 months for a cleaning and checkup to ensure your teeth and gums are healthy. You anticipate your dentist to review X-rays and perform other diagnostic services, but you may not expect them to take your blood pressure. Believe it or not, it can give your dentist a lot of information about your oral and general health. Normal blood pressure for most adults is defined as a systolic pressure of 120 or less and a diastolic pressure of less than 80 (120/80 mm HG). The American Heart Association reports that 122 million adults over the age of 20 in the U.S. have high blood pressure. Here are 4 ways your blood pressure can help your dentist provide you with the best care.

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While the brightness and warmth of spring are always a welcome time after wintertime, it can also mean having to put up with seasonal allergies. Unfortunately, these common irritants can not only impact your overall well-being but your oral health too. Read on to learn more about how seasonal allergies affect your oral health and how to keep your smile in top condition during this time of the year.

Ah, summer is about to arrive, and it will be time to enjoy all that it brings! From fun outings to the beach to backyard barbeques with loved ones, there are plenty of special memories to make. However, in the midst of your summer fun, it’s important to be mindful of how certain activities can impact the health of your smile. Read on to learn three common summer activities that can harm your smile and how to protect it.

If you’re a parent, you’re probably well aware that getting children to actually care about their teeth can be incredibly difficult. Kids often lack the patience to brush properly and have trouble conceptualizing the long-term importance of caring for their teeth.

That means that parents usually have to get creative with how they get their kids excited about their teeth. If you’re in need of a few ideas, here are some things you may be able to try.

Summer vacation is just around the corner, and if you’re planning a trip for you and your family you probably have a lot on your plate. The last thing you would want to happen is for someone in your family to have a dental emergency while you’re trying to have fun.

That being the case, you may want to let your dentist take a little bit of the burden off of you by seeing them before you leave for a trip. Here are a few reasons why you may want to do that before you leave for your vacation.

Modern cosmetic dentistry is remarkably advanced, capable of addressing just about any issue you could be having with your smile. However, considering how expansive the field is, you might have trouble knowing where to start with your dentist at a cosmetic dental consultation.

When dentists talk about aesthetic issues with teeth, there are a few things that they tend to look for. Knowing what they are can give you an opportunity to communicate more effectively with your dentist, which could improve the final results of your treatment. Here are some terms you can use to talk about your teeth with your cosmetic dentist.

After a long cold winter, spring is in the air. While you enjoy blooming flowers and plenty of sunshine, you’re also probably giving your home a good cleaning. However, the kitchen cabinets and bedroom closets aren’t the only things that need a little attention. Now is the perfect time to give your teeth a good spring cleaning, and here’s how.

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February is not only the time to celebrate love with Valentine’s Day—it’s also a celebration of your child’s smile because it’s Children’s Dental Health Month! You want to do everything you can to help keep their teeth and gums healthy as they grow. While it is perfectly normal for children to suck their thumbs until they are a toddler, it has the potential to negatively affect your child’s oral development if allowed to persist for too long. Read on to learn more about thumb sucking and its impact on your little one’s precious growing smile, along with helpful tips.