Believe it or not, your mouth is a window to your health. It provides signals of health problems throughout the body. For example, pale and bleeding gums can be a sign of blood disorders, mouth lesions can be an early sign of HIV infections, and changes in tooth appearance can indicate bulimia or anorexia. 

Taking steps to prepare for your dental appointment is a responsible approach to your dental health. For basic dental treatments, this includes simple things like regular brushing and flossing. For other treatments, and for patients with certain conditions, this could include taking antibiotics.
 

Do you have questions about how to care for your child’s teeth? Get the answers you need about pediatric dental care from a trusted Harrisonburg dentist!

Did you know that perhaps as many as 75% of adults carry HPV? How can it affect oral health? Learn the facts in this post.

Learn why your dentist should know about all the medications you're taking and the health issues you're being treated for.

Smoking has a huge impact on your dental health and overall wellbeing. Find out about the best strategies and resources to help you quit.

Does your child play contact sports? Does he or she need a custom sports mouthguard. Today we'll answer those questions and many more!

Do you still have your wisdom teeth? Are you thinking about having them removed? Find out what I tell my patients they need to know about wisdom tooth removal.

Are you a new parent? Are you wondering when you should start brushing your child's teeth? Read this post to learn more.

Are your gums healthy? Learn how gum disease can damage your teeth and gums. Also find out if you're at risk for gum disease and how you can protect yourself.

Should you use mouthwash? Find out my professional opinion on mouthwash, as well as my thoughts about the variety of mouthwashes available on the market today.