Category: Dental Education

Oral Cancer Awareness Month Oral screenings are essential to maintaining good oral health and are part of every exam at St. Croix Family Dentistry. During an oral screening, a dental professional will examine your mouth for signs of oral cancer or other issues that may impact your oral health. The dental...

Dental Health During Pregnancy Why Dental Health Is Important During Pregnancy Maintaining good dental health during pregnancy is crucial for both the mother and the baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase the risk of certain dental problems, and poor dental health has been linked to premature birth and low...

Start Young to Protect Your Oral Health & Heart Health February NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH + AMERICAN HEALTH MONTH February is both National Children’s Dental Health Month and American Heart Month. Now is the perfect time to learn about the connection between our oral health and heart health and...

Can Dental Health Affect Your Overall Health? Short answer: Yes. Dental health is more important than you might realize. When it comes to overall health, oral health is more important than you might realize. It’s common to think of your mouth as separate from the rest of your body. Most...