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Are you at risk for teeth grinding?
Around 30-40 million people in the U.S. experience some sort of teeth grinding? It can be painful and cause serious damage to your teeth. If you suffer from this oral health condition, you may notice your teeth beginning to flatten, swelling and muscle pain around the jaw, and even clicking sounds when you open and…
Read MoreWhen should you go to the Dentist?
It’s always best practice to schedule 2 dentist appointments per year but we get that life happens. So if you miss one or two and you’re wondering if you might be due for another check-up at the dentist we put together our top 5 concerns. If any of these sounds familiar it might be a…
Read More‘CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BREATHE THROUGH THEIR MOUTHS. Not while awake, not while asleep. Never.’
‘CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BREATHE THROUGH THEIR MOUTHS. Not while awake, not while asleep. Never.’ “No one, in my 12 years of parenting, ever told me any of this. All the signs were there, right in front of our eyes, and I had no clue. Our son’s pediatrician, who we loved and trusted, never said a…
Read MoreLittle-known services dentist’s provide
Check-ups, fillings, or even dreaded root canals may come to mind when you think of common dental procedures. But your dentist is trained to do much more, and you might be surprised at the range of services available at your local dental office. Here are a few little-known services that your dentist likely offers that…
Read MoreHow Smiling Can Help Your Relationship
A week after Valentine’s Day is a good time to ask yourself how you nurture your relationship on regular ol’ days. We can’t buy presents and chocolate all the time (as your dentist, I advise you to please not buy chocolate every day), but there are plenty of other ways to show we care. One…
Read MoreHow Do You Get Gingivitis?
Gingivitis is a common disease, but many people don’t know much about it. The literal meaning of gingivitis is inflammation of the gums or gingiva. This inflammation commonly occurs due to a film of bacteria accumulating on the teeth. It is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease. However, if you leave gingivitis untreated, it can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Difference Between a Crown and A Filling?
If you recently visited your dentist and he said you needed either a crown or a filling, you probably have a few questions. First of all, you probably want to know the difference between a crown and a filling. Perhaps you want to know if the two dental services are interchangeable. While both are considered…
Read MoreIs Periodontal Disease Curable?
No one wants to learn that they have periodontal disease. But, once it sets in, the next question is whether or not it is curable. Unfortunately, the answer is no. However, this short answer doesn’t provide you with the full scope. You cannot restore bone that has been lost. However, you can halt the damage…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Go to The Dentist?
Over 50 years ago, there were no standards or guidelines on how often you should visit the dentist. No one even really understood the importance of dental hygiene at the time. Eventually, dental and health organizations decided that proper oral hygiene needed to be taken more seriously. Even if you are among the few that…
Read MoreIs Gingivitis a Disease?
Gingivitis sounds like a scary disease you don’t want to have. Obviously, there’s no such thing as a good disease. Technically, gingivitis is classified as a periodontal disease. This means that it impacts the soft and hard structures that are essential in supporting your teeth. It is also the cause of inflammation in your gums.…
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