Tag Archives: Oral Health

Nutrition For Healthy Smiles: The Best & Worst Foods For Your Teeth

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General DentistryBy Freedom Dental of West Chester November 1, 2025

When it comes to keeping your smile healthy, brushing and flossing are essential—but what you eat plays a huge role too. Your diet can either strengthen your teeth and gums or contribute to cavities, enamel erosion, and gum disease. Making smart choices about the foods and drinks you consume is one of the most effective ways to protect your oral health. Keep reading to learn more.

6 Simple Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Winter

Brown & Gettings, DDS, COVID-19, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, InterviewsBy Freedom Dental of West Chester January 1, 2025

Winter is here, and while you might be layering up to stay warm, don’t forget that your teeth need extra care too. Cold weather can bring unexpected challenges to your oral health, from sensitive teeth to dry mouth. If you’ve noticed your teeth feeling more sensitive or your lips getting chapped, you’re not alone—these are common winter woes that we’re here to help you tackle.

Check Out This Fascinating Video From Dr. Brown!

Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Patient Education, Patient Education, VideosBy Freedom Dental of West Chester June 1, 2024

Dr. Brown and his team believe that the best and only way to treat patients is by taking a total-body approach to dental care. The connection between the body and oral health is undeniable, and in his latest video (which you can watch here), Dr. Brown explains exactly what that means. Keep reading for more insights into this essential connection.

Medications And How They Affect Oral Health

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Patient EducationBy Freedom Dental of West Chester January 15, 2024

At Brown & Gettings, DDS, we often discuss the link between your oral and overall health. We want to bring awareness to the fact that many medications, prescribed and over the counter alike, can have lasting effects on your teeth and mouth that can impact your oral health in the future. Below are the most common side effects as well as some tips to help your oral health:

Why Keeping Up With Dental Appointments Is So Important

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General DentistryBy Freedom Dental of West Chester October 1, 2023

We often share the importance of being proactive with your oral health. This includes visiting our office regularly for oral hygiene examinations and scheduling any recommended treatments as soon as possible. We know that life is busy during this time of year, with activities, sports, and general day-to-day happenings, but we encourage you to make your oral health a priority. You only have one set of teeth for your lifetime, and although we are able to treat any problems you may experience, the longer you delay treatment, the more prone you will be to complications and the need for further treatments. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of not delaying a treatment we recommend.

Care For Your Teeth Properly This Summer

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Patient EducationBy Freedom Dental of West Chester June 15, 2023

We don’t know how you feel, but at Brown & Gettings, DDS, we are thrilled that the summer season is starting in a few short days. We have loved speaking with our patients over the last few weeks about all of their summer plans. Our patients with young children are planning day trips and activities to keep their children busy. Other patients have vacations planned. While others are going to be enjoying the longer days and nights with family and friends. No matter what your plans are, we want to share the importance of continuing to care for your oral health throughout the summer. We would hate for you to experience dental issues during the fall and winter.

Are You Sensitive?

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Patient EducationBy Freedom Dental of West Chester March 1, 2023

Do you avoid eating foods and drinking beverages that are hot because they irritate your teeth? If so, you may be experiencing tooth sensitivity. It is not uncommon to experience sensitivity from time to time, especially following certain dental treatments; however, when you experience it regularly, you may have a problem with your oral health and need to visit our office. Read on to learn more about tooth sensitivity and how to treat symptoms.

Everyday Habits That Can Negatively Affect Oral Health

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient EducationBy Freedom Dental of West Chester February 15, 2023

At Brown & Gettings, DDS, we often speak about your oral and your overall health. We are committed to assisting our patients in restoring and maintaining their oral health over the course of their lives. Unfortunately, there are certain habits that can negatively affect their teeth and lead to serious complications with their oral health. We want to take a few moments to share what habits may be affecting your oral health so you can make the necessary changes as soon as possible:

Your Oral Health In The New Year

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient EducationBy Freedom Dental of West Chester January 1, 2023

Welcome to 2023! It’s hard to believe that the holiday season has passed by and we have started a new year. We know that many of our patients love the start of a new year because it feels like a fresh start. This is one of the reasons we encourage our patients to evaluate the state of their oral health at the beginning of the year. If it has been some time since you or a loved one has visited our office for a hygiene examination and cleaning, we suggest scheduling an appointment soon! Delaying regular dental care can lead to serious oral health complications in your future. Read on to learn more.

Lifestyle Choices and Your Oral Health

Brown & Gettings, DDS, Dental Articles, General Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient EducationBy Freedom Dental of West Chester August 16, 2021

At Brown & Gettings, DDS, we are passionate about not only your oral health, but your overall health as well. We want to stress to our patients how much your lifestyle and eating habits can truly impact your oral health. Your mouth is known as the gateway to the body, meaning that your mouth leads to the respiratory and digestive tracts. What you consume and your daily habits can lead to not only problems with your oral health, but can lead to long-term problems with your overall health as well. You can make certain lifestyle choices to ensure that you have a healthy body and a healthy mouth. These choices include: