We all know that men and women are built differently, and that affects what health problems each gender is more susceptible to. At our dental office in St. Joseph, we also know that even though women are more open to visiting us regularly, they’re actually at more risk for dental… Read More…

As the weather gets warmer we all tend to spend more time outside. And perhaps our kids are participating in some fun spring sports. While we’re happy that they’re out the house doing something active, it’s not all fun and games when smiles and faces are at risk for injuries…. Read More…

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and all month long is dedicated to educating the public on the seriousness of the disease. At our dental office in St. Joseph, we’d like to help our community by discussing some current oral cancer statistics, sharing the most common symptoms, and talking about… Read More…

We all know that calcium is an important ingredient when it comes to building and keeping strong bones. But your skeleton isn’t the only thing that relies on calcium. The truth is, each one of our teeth is made up of 70% calcium! That makes this mineral essential for a… Read More…

What we put into our bodies can certainly affect how we feel and how healthy we are. But eating the right foods to fuel your body goes beyond enhancing overall health. During this National Nutrition Month, your St. Joseph dentist wants to let all of our patients know how proper… Read More…

Every February, the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) sponsors National Pet Dental Health Month to raise awareness of the importance of proper dental care for our furry best friends. While our St. Joseph dental office doesn’t treat these cuddly critters, we know a lot of our patients have pets, and… Read More…

February is nationally recognized as Heart Health Month. Every year the American Heart Association and medical professionals across the country join together to publicize the seriousness of heart disease and educate the population on how to reduce your risk. At our dental office in St. Joseph, we want to help… Read More…

‘Tis the season of stuffy noses, persistent coughs, and sore throats. It’s officially cold and flu season. And even though the team at our dental office in St. Joseph is committed to keeping our patients and neighbors healthy, there are just some things we can’t fix. The common cold being… Read More…

We’re just beginning the month long craziness of the holiday season. Between the meal preps, travel arrangements, party planning, and everything in between, it’s only normal to feel a little more stressed than normal. It’s no secret that stress can negatively affect overall health, but the team at our St…. Read More…

Every year on the third Thursday in November the American Cancer Society puts on the Great American Smokeout, which encourages smokers to try and quit once and for all. The team at our St. Joseph dental office can certainly get behind an event that promotes health! Which is why we’re… Read More…