While healthy teeth and gums are important to a healthy smile, saliva is actually a key component to a healthy mouth as well. Created from blood, saliva maintains healthy soft and hard tissues in the mouth, and without it, you would be at risk for tooth decay and gum...
Your Smile After Graduation
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | May 9, 2016 | Teeth Whitening
Having the best smile on campus Of all of life’s transitions, perhaps one of the most monumental is when a young person graduates high school and enters the “real” world for the first time. Adjusting to life as an adult can be exciting, but it’s important to keep your...
Dear Tooth Fairy
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | May 4, 2016 | Pediatric Dentistry
Do you recall visits from the Tooth Fairy as a child? Children are often so excited about losing a tooth, because they know a visit from the Tooth Fairy is imminent. Traditionally, the Tooth Fairy takes children's lost teeth from under their pillows as they sleep,...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Gum Disease
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Mar 22, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
When people think of dental care, they often think of teeth. But healthy teeth are only part of the equation. The tissues and bone that surround your teeth, including your gums, are critically important to your overall dental health. You may be thinking, “There’s no...
Your Heart Loves Your Dentist
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 26, 2016 | Dental Care
You know you should take care of your teeth to prevent problems like cavities and bad breath. Perhaps you brush your teeth quickly each morning as part of your routine, but don’t think much about it. You may assume that as long as your teeth don’t hurt, you don’t need...
New Year, New Smile!
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Jan 19, 2016 | Dental Care, Oral Health
Each January, millions of people resolve to change their lives for the better in the new year. Often, their goals involve losing weight, getting more exercise, or similar healthy habits. But there is one resolution that could truly improve your health and your life in...
The 4 Reasons Why Your Gums Might Be Bleeding
by Republic Dental & Orthodontics | Nov 6, 2015 | Dental Care
If your gums bleed every time you eat, brush your teeth, floss, or just relax, it’s not a normal occurrence and you should be concerned. Bleeding gums are a sign that your oral cavity may be unhealthy, or it may be a sign that is linked to one or more of the four...