Heim & Carroll DMD, LLC Blog

As a parent, you and your children are all busy. Amid all the chaos, it can be pretty difficult to find time to get your child to the dentist’s office for routine care.

However, teeth factor heavily in every part of our lives, and not taking care of them can produce serious negative results for your family. For example, did you know that children with poor oral health can see their grades start to suffer as a result? If you want to learn more about that, here’s some information about the link between dental health and academic performance.

So, you have a special event coming up. Whether it’s a wedding, graduation, or a party for someone special, you want to make sure you look your best. That’s why you’re planning on having your teeth whitened. You want to make sure that your smile looks as good as possible on the big day, so when should you start? Read on to learn when you should begin teeth whitening treatment, the different options available, and how to keep your teeth looking bright, white, and beautiful.

Most of the U.S. seems caught up in a massive heatwave this summer. Even here in Connecticut, temperatures are several degrees above the average! Needless to say, the season is putting many Americans at increased risk of dehydration. However, you’d be surprised at how subtle the condition’s signs can be. It can sneak up on you and harm your physical and oral health if you’re not careful. To learn more, here are three sneaky signs of dehydration, how fluid loss hurts oral health, and tips for hydrating this season.

Picture this: You have a trip planned, and you already have your plane tickets, but your dentist says you need an extraction. Can you still fly? For some, flying after tooth extraction can be quite an uncomfortable experience. To better understand how your procedure could affect your trip, you’ll want to keep reading about the potential risks that come with flying after a tooth extraction and how to promote healing as much as possible.

Between the office candy jar, making sugar cookies at home, and planning delicious family dinners, this time of year can be quite hard on your teeth. If you’re not careful, you may find yourself in the new year with tooth discoloration and cavities! Thankfully, keeping your oral health on track doesn’t mean that you have to give up all your favorite seasonal traditions or treats. Read on as your Glastonbury dentist shares five tips for enjoying the holidays without ruining your teeth.

You wouldn’t buy a new microwave and then warm up some chili with a metal spoon in the bowl. Why, because the microwave is an investment, and you want it to last. Well, also because you don’t want to eat cold chili.

Your dental implants are like that microwave except they are a much more significant investment that directly impacts your oral health. It makes all the sense in the world that you would want to take good care of them so they last many years.

On that note, there are things you really want to refrain from doing to ensure their lifespan. Here are bad habits to avoid from a dentist in order to protect your dental implants in Glastonbury.

Last year, your vacation plans likely came to a screeching halt as cases of the novel COVID-19 virus soared. Fortunately, with sanitation and safety protocols in place, this summer looks quite different! Since R&R is long overdue, the last thing you want is for a tooth-related injury to get in your way. Fortunately, there are a few best practices you can implement to prevent dental emergencies, like a cracked tooth, from derailing your plans. Keep reading to learn what they are!

Just because you’re getting older doesn’t mean that you’ve lost your desire to look your absolute best. However, you may be wondering if it’s too late to improve your smile. Is it out of the question at this point in your life? Continue reading to find out, as a cosmetic dentist in Glastonbury weighs in with an expert opinion on the matter!

Are you ready to take the leap to improve your smile with cosmetic dentistry? That’s great! Before you can get started on your journey to enhanced confidence, you’ll need to find a cosmetic dentist in Glastonbury. Transforming your teeth is a big investment, so you don’t want to trust just anyone to handle the process. Here are 7 tips to help you choose the right dentist to achieve the attractive smile you deserve.

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Are you experiencing more migraines? Dealing with a cracked tooth for the first time? Turns out, chronic teeth clenching can be a direct cause, according to a dentist in Glastonbury. However, many people don’t consider the fact that stress plays a major role too, and the Covid-19 pandemic is more than likely at fault. Here’s why.