Category - Health & Wellness
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Better Hydration for Better Smiles
How does drinking water affect our teeth? Here are some ways that consuming water not only increases your overall health, but your dental health, too.
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral cancer is highly preventable, but often diagnosed in later stages. Here's the warning signs and symptoms to watch for.
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman
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Matters of the Heart! and Tips to De-Stress
Statistics show that heart disease risks increase as we get older. Starting from an early age is of course ideal, but here we are right now! We must begin making changes in our everyday lives. And here's how to start!
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman
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Warning Signs & Symptoms of Heat-Related Illnesses
Who knew that drinking water can be very beneficial to our daily lives and help save our teeth in the process? This summer has been a hot one and it’ll keep getting hotter. While we are all outside in the hot sun having the most fun as we can, it is very important to drink enough water as we can throughout the day.
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman
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Top 9 Health Risks Men Face
We have Men’s Health Awareness Week coming up this month so let’s talk about it. Men’s Health Week was created in 1994 by congress to help raise awareness of preventable health problems, as well as early detection and treatment of diseases commonly found among men and boys.
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman
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The Truth About Bad Posture and Tooth Fractures
cartoon dentists putting jagged crown on broken tooth Clenching and grinding of the teeth and jaws contribute greatly to tooth fractures, chipped teeth, and wearing down the surfaces of your teeth (short teeth).
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman
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New Year, New Beginnings
Resolutions tend to be easier said than done. So, start by simply trying out something new. Set small milestones, and once you have that habit built up, set a bigger one to accomplish something challenging. Now is the time, after everything we’ve been through this past year, GO FOR IT!
Posted · Author Dr. Ackerman