It can feel like you have to put your whole life on hold when you catch a cold or flu. We’re all familiar with how symptoms like sore throats, persistent coughs, and runny noses can make it difficult to focus on anything besides getting healthier. As you shuffle to your medicine cabinet, you probably know the side effects of your go-to cold remedies, but do you know how they impact your mouth? Some popular treatments can stain your teeth, increase your risk of cavities, and make gum disease worse. You could be harming your oral health as you treat your cold! Follow these flu season tips to keep you healthy and your teeth happy!

Did you know that by the time George Washington became president in 1789, he only had one natural tooth remaining? Contrary to the legend, he did not have a set of wooden teeth. Instead, he wore dentures made of ivory, which he often complained about for being painful and difficult to clean. While dentures have improved by leaps and bounds since Washington’s day, they’re certainly not perfect. Some people still find them uncomfortable, a hassle to clean, or unrealistic looking. Does this sound familiar? If so, dental implants may be the ideal solution for rebuilding your smile that you’ve been looking for.