S. John Salivonchik's Blog

Whether you go out to the bar for an evening with your friends or play a game of pickup basketball with them, you are more likely to feel the effects of either activity the next day as you get older. You have to take better care of yourself than you did 20 years ago. While you were hopefully just as diligent in your oral hygiene regimen back in college as you are now, your teeth are definitely more susceptible to dental health problems in your golden years than they were in the old days. Keep reading for some dental hygiene tips for seniors from your dentist in Lehigh Valley.

When a person sets health goals with the purpose of improving themselves, that’s always a good thing. Sometimes, the method to achieve the goal can be problematic. Take some diet trends, for example. They may seem like a path to improved oral health, but it’s important to see the potential downside, as well. Keep reading to learn some fad diets to be careful about from your dentist in Lehigh Valley.

There is no better time than now to start fresh with some more wholesome lifestyle choices. Whether you are looking to eat more vegetables, spend more time exercising, or sleep a full 8 hours a day, you are taking a step to improve your life. As for your oral health, there are all sorts of ways that you can improve. Here are some New Year’s resolutions that you can implement to work towards a healthier smile.

Do you floss? If you answered yes, that’s great because it’s really important to be an essential part of your daily regimen for healthy teeth and gums.

Do you floss correctly? Not sure? Well, improper flossing is not helpful at all to the oral health cause, so keep reading to learn some common flossing mistakes from a dentist in Lehigh Valley.

For most people, Thanksgiving is about some combination of family, friends, food, and football. That sounds like a pretty good time, but there are some steps you can take to make sure your teeth aren’t feeling detrimental effects from the occasion in the days to follow.

Keep reading to learn some suggestions from your dentist in Lehigh Valley where you can enjoy the fabulous food without setting the stage for a Christmas cavity.