October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of screening and the early detection of breast cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point during her life. After skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women. 

The good news? Many women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early. Make a difference! Spread the word about mammograms and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.

Birth Control

Because oral contraceptives mimic pregnancy, they can also lead to gum inflammation and infections, including gingivitis. 

If you use birth control pills, it's not a bad idea to discuss their effect with your dentist before major procedures.

October is National Apple Month

An apple a day may keep the dentist away! Dietary habits of school children encourage an increase in sugar intake leading to a greater risk of cavities, reports the Academy of General Dentistry. Over a 15-month period, researchers tracked the dietary habits and monitored the teeth of preschool children before and after the start of school.

To read the complete article follow the link: http://www.deltadentalins.com/oral_health/apple.html

Quick tips: Acidic foods and brushing

After consuming high-acid food or drinks, like wine, coffee, citrus fruits, and soft drinks, rinse with water to neutralize the acids, but wait an hour before reaching for the toothpaste. 

Brushing teeth immediately after drinking carbonated drinks and acidic foods can cause erosion.