Emergency Rooms across the country find themselves in a pickle as patients come in for tooth pain, tooth infection, and jaw and gum problems. A hospital may offer pain management and send you on your way, but the best thing […]
Tooth Gaps: When is it a Problem?
Diastema (tooth gaps) can occur between any two teeth, but they’re the most obvious when between the two front teeth. Tooth gaps can affect an individual’s self-esteem as they grow older, and even affect speech development in young children. Most […]
Pros and Cons of Electric Toothbrushes One easy way to get the teeth scrubbed is by using an electric toothbrush. Some call them soothing, but others may think they’r excessive and even a hindrance to oral care. Is there a […]
Your Dental Visit Checklist
Whether you’re seeing the dentist for the first time, or it’s time for your routine cleaning, you want to make the most of it. Too often, patients leave the office only to have forgotten important questions. We welcome calls at […]
Poor dental health can affect your overall health. An infection in any part of the body can be devestating, and it’s only made worse when left untreated. Our bodies are made to fight infection, to kill bacteria, and to self-clean. […]
It can seem so easy to forget your regular check-up and instead start some natural remedies for dental care. It might seem like a cost-effective move to purchase an expensive power brush instead of scheduling a cleaning. Natural remedies like […]
How Sugar Affects Your Teeth
As you prepare for holiday parties, trips, and menus, don’t forget about your pearly whites! When the ordinary routine is interrupted, many individuals forget simple habits such as tooth brushing, flossing, and more. Not only is it important to stay […]
Taking Care of Your Mouth During Flu Season It’s the dreaded time of year when you have to scrub doorknobs and light switches. You might diffuse oils in your office and avoid sneezy guests. It’s flu season, and there’s a […]
Dental Pulp Dental pulp is the soft, living tissue tucked within the tooth itself, beneath the enamel and dentin. The pulp is made up of soft tissues, blood vessels, and bundles of nerves. The pulp chamber can vary in […]
Oral cancer includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor or the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat). It’s usually discovered during a dental check-up in which you dentist performs an oral cancer screening. It can present […]
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