Drs. Belton and Schrimper Blog

Halloween is a time for your child to dress up in their favorite costume and go door-to-door in search of the best treats in the neighborhood. Whether they plan to be a princess, pirate, ghost, vampire, or superhero, you can expect their bags to be filled with sweets by the end of the night. While it’s all good fun, the potentially harmful effect of candy isn’t. Here are 3 helpful tips to ensure your child doesn’t experience any oral health problems as a result of their trick-or-treating stash.

Did you know cavities aren’t the only threat to your dental health? Although tooth decay is more prevalent than childhood asthma, gum disease is also a danger to your oral health. Your gums are the foundation for a healthy smile, but simple mistakes and negligence can lead to an infection that can harm your oral and overall health. Here are 5 interesting facts about your gums that might surprise you.

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As the back-to-school season approaches, it’s vital to prioritize your oral health alongside your academic pursuits. Dental exams play a pivotal role in maintaining a radiant smile, and this blog will guide you on how to excel in them with proper preparation and consistent oral hygiene practices.

Summer is a great time to plan vacations, travel abroad, or relax with family and friends. Did you consider it might also be the ideal time to straighten your teeth?

Many struggle with misalignment, overcrowded teeth, and bite issues. Historically, have been treated by bulky, uncomfortable metal braces. Now there is a new solution! Invisalign is an orthodontic treatment that consists of custom-fitted trays made of clear, smooth plastic that gently reposition your teeth.

If you have been considering Invisalign, summer is the perfect time to get started. Keep reading to learn how!

Summer vacation is a time to relax and enjoy your time off to the fullest. You can leave a lot of your responsibilities behind and embrace something new and exciting.

But there’s one thing you can’t leave behind—your teeth. If anything, ensuring that your oral health is in good shape will make your vacation even better! Here are a few things to keep in mind on your trip to keep your smile looking and feeling its best.

What’s on your to-do list this summer? Are you planning a vacation to the beach? Maybe you’re loading up the kids for a cross-country road trip? Regardless of what fun activities and trips you’ve planned, there’s one more thing that you should ensure is near the top of your summertime to-do list: visiting your dentist for a checkup and cleaning! Although this might not sound as fun and exciting as some of your other escapades, these visits are incredibly beneficial and keep your smile bright and white all season long! Here are three reasons why you should see your dentist this summer.

The month of April is recognized as Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Oral cancer can potentially be very deadly; of the roughly 54,000 people that are newly diagnosed with the disease annually, only around 57 percent are expected to survive after five years. For the best chances of a successful treatment, you’ll want to have your oral cancer caught early. To that end, your preventive dentist recommends taking the time to learn as much about the condition as possible.

A spring cleaning is an opportunity to dust off the cobwebs and start caring for the things that are most important, even if you’ve been neglecting them for a while. You might do that for your closet, your yard, or your attic, but have you considered doing that for your teeth?

Most people could stand to see the dentist a little more often, so in the spirit of spring cleaning, you might schedule a checkup with your dentist. Here are three reasons you should give that a shot.

On the 1^st of February, all of the stores bring out heart balloons, heart-shaped flower arrangements, and heart candies. While this often reminds patients of Valentine’s Day, it also works for American Heart Month! Since cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, this serves as a reminder to focus on heart health. With this in mind, keep reading for the link between heart health and oral health!

A new year is a chance to start fresh. From health to financial goals, it can be a time to begin anew. And that can include caring for your teeth, too! You can get a head start on both goals by scheduling a dental checkup as soon as possible if you haven’t already. By tending to your oral health and capitalizing on your dental insurance at the beginning of the year, you will be that much closer to checking your accomplishments on the list. Here are four reasons why visiting your dental team at the start of 2023 is a great idea!