Tonka Smiles

Beyond the Brush: How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Smile

Beyond the Brush: How Lifestyle Choices Impact Your Smile  While regular brushing and flossing are crucial, it’s equally important to consider how your lifestyle impacts your smile. Your habits and choices can either support or hinder your oral health. So, beyond the brush, what other areas of your life do you need to focus on […]

The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness

The Connection Between Oral Health and Overall Wellness Oral health isn’t just about having a bright smile; it is crucial to your overall health and well-being. The mouth is a gateway to the body, and poor oral hygiene can lead to more than just cavities and gum disease—it can contribute to systemic diseases that affect […]

Myth-Busting Common Dental Misconceptions

Myth-Busting Common Dental Misconceptions As dentists, we sometimes have to fight against misconceptions about oral health that are worthless or even dangerous. Myths or “old wives’ tales” are often repeated as facts from generation to generation until people accept them as fact. These may be harmless in some situations, but if they negatively affect oral […]