Have you thought about having your teeth whitened? If so, you’re not alone. Americans are increasingly interested in teeth whitening services. According to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey, most cosmetic dentists say teeth whitening is their most popular procedure.

This National Smile Month, we’re here with advice for you to keep your smile healthy. How many of these tips do you already follow? Where could you improve? Follow these tips and challenge yourself to make a change for the better. Your smile will show the difference.

With the school year coming to a close and three months of summer to look forward to, oral health is likely one of the last things on your child’s mind. But between family vacations, outdoor sports and warmer weather, summertime presents plenty of opportunities for your child to develop cavities or damage their teeth if they aren’t practicing smart oral health habits. With these tips, you can protect your family’s oral health this summer break.

You likely brush and floss your teeth every day, but how often do you think about dental insurance? If you’re like many of us, probably not until the moment you need a dentist. People who have dental coverage are more likely to visit the dentist regularly. Visiting the dentist means you are more likely receiving the preventive care you need to help avoid more comprehensive and costly dental treatment in the future. Having the security of dental insurance means you are more likely to get the care you need when you need it at an affordable cost.

Did you know the month of May is both Women’s Health Month and Pregnancy Awareness Month? Men and women may experience many of the same oral health issues, but female hormones, which change over the course of a woman’s lifetime and especially during pregnancy, can impact how those oral health issues develop.