Archive for the ‘Oral Health’ Category

Be Careful When Drinking Coffee

Coffee is one of the most popular beverages consumed around the world with approximately half of all American adults enjoying this drink regularly. Whether hot, iced, or cold brew, many individuals include coffee as a staple to their routine. Despite…

3 Common Snacks You Should Avoid

Many of our patients are finding themselves stuck at home these days, with very little to do but snack. If this is the case for you, we want to help you make wise decisions about your snack options. As your…

Why Do We Get Cavities?

There is no overstating how important our teeth are to us. We use them to eat which fuels our bodies and helps us grow strong and stay healthy. We also use them to smile which is an essential part of…

Smoking is Bad For Your Smile

Thanks to an aggressive campaign of public service announcements and the mandatory Surgeon General’s warning on packs of cigarettes, most people are now aware that smoking and using tobacco products has a negative impact on your overall health.  The increased…

Maintaining Good Oral Health Over 55

Keeping up with your oral health is important no matter how old you may be. But you may wonder if your dental care routine should be adjusted as you grow older. It’s true that conditions in your mouth naturally change…

Why Is Flossing So Important?

You may already be brushing your teeth twice daily as recommended by Dr. Michael H. Mulkey of Lost Mountain Dental at Due West in Marietta, GA and dentists worldwide. This is commendable and you should definitely keep it up. However,…

How to Have the Best Oral Health

Although you may have excellent oral hygiene and no complex dental issues, it’s still important to your oral health that you visit your dentist every six months. This allows your dentist to examine your teeth, gums, tongue, and mouth to…

How to Properly Take Care of Your Toothbrush

You have your toothbrush in your mouth for 4 minutes every day. That may not sound like very long but now imagine if you knew it were dirty. If you aren’t properly caring for it or storing it, it might…

Healthy Mouth, Healthy Life

While the eyes are called the window to the soul, to Marietta dentist Dr. Michael H. Mulkey of Lost Mountain Dental, it’s the mouth. In fact, the mouth can also be a door! Your mouth offers many insights into your…

Improve Your Summer Smile

Spring is coming to an end, and summer is right around the corner.  During the summer, your oral health can take a back seat to all the exciting activities, yummy food, and refreshing beverages the summertime has to offer. At Lost…