How Green is your Dental Routine? Today we are reminded of the three R’s: reduce, re-use, and recycle. We are also reminded of the importance of being environmentally friendly, and decreasing our impact on the environment. ♻️♻️ But just how green is your dental routine? 🦷 Make every drop count! Water is extremely important to…
April: Oral Cancer Awareness Did you know that oral cancer claims the life of roughly one person per hour, 24 hours a day? Did you know that oral cancer is one of the most preventable malignancies? Close to 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. 9,750 of those diagnosed will die, and…
Smoking and Oral Health At Bradburn Village Dentistry it is our mission to educate and support our patients and community to achieve their highest possible health potential. The daily habits we choose to engage in impact our health today and in our future. We want you to understand the impact smoking has on your oral…
Nasal Breathing vs. Mouth Breathing Breathing is foundational for survival. However in regard to achieving optimal health, does it matter how our air enters our bodies? YES IT DOES. Because we so frequently use our nose for scent, its other vital functions are largely (and unwisely) ignored. Breathing, primarily, through your mouth can lead to…
Tips to Improve Sleep Getting quality sleep plays a huge role in health, development and aging. When we sleep it is our body’s time to re-charge, repair, heal and detoxify. So when sleep is interrupted these important body processes do not take place to the same level. When you are young and growing this is…
Chiropractic Care is a Safe Treatment for Discomfort During Pregnancy At Bradburn Village Dentistry we combine chiropractic and dental care, to optimize your overall health. We love welcoming pregnant patients into the office for amazing dental services as well as assessing how their spine, pelvis and posture are responding to the rapid changes of pregnancy.…
THE OFFICIAL TOOTH FAIRY REPORT The Tooth Fairy is a fun tradition for children that builds magical memories for years to come. I remember the anticipation as I placed my newly wiggled out tooth under my pillow. What will she bring? Will she remember to come? Then waking to find little gifts, like a tooth…
Pregnancy Changes The Body AND the Mouth Follow these tips to enjoy optimal oral health during pregnancy for you and your baby. Go to your Dentist for a Check-up and Cleanings: – Some moms don’t realize it is safe to get a cleaning during their pregnancy or they are afraid it will hurt because their…
Natural Remedies for Toothache There are few things as painful as a toothache. One thing to remember is pain is merely a symptom. You can’t truly heal until you find the ROOT (pun intended) cause. Many people approach pain via self medication (e.g. NSAIDs, opioids, etc.); unfortunately, treating a symptom only ensures the problem will…
Integrative Care has benefits for doctors and patients and we are excited to join the movement at Bradburn Village Dentistry. Duke Integrative Medicine defines Integrative Healthcare as “an approach to patient care that seeks to integrate the best of western scientific medicine with a broader understanding of the nature of illness, healing and wellness. The…