Dry Mouth: The Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
There are many people in the world today who suffer from the dry mouth condition. If you are one of these people, we are here to help you! First, we would like to help you by explaining everything you need to know about dry mouth, and we do so here: What is dry mouth? Dry… Read more »
What Causes Sensitive Teeth
Feeling a quick sting of pain and discomfort when eating hot and cold foods can be a serious cause for concern. Using a toothpaste specially formulated for sensitive teeth can help. Even so it’s still a good idea to investigate the underlying cause of the sensitivity. Tooth decay, chips, cracks or fractures on a tooth… Read more »
You Smile: The Benefits of Vitamin D
You’ve probably heard that what you eat can have a major impact on your oral health. But, did you know that calcium and vitamin D can help your smile? Or the effects that calcium and vitamin D can have on your teeth? Your initial thought might be that calcium leads to healthy bones—and while this… Read more »
Why You Should Be Grateful for Your Dentist this Holiday Season
With all of the foods, treats, and deserts surrounding you this holiday season, it’s important that you take good care of your smile. However, with the help of your dentist, you will have the best oral health possible. Here are five reasons why you should be grateful for your dentist this holiday season: 1. Your… Read more »
Dental Hygiene Basics
Brushing and flossing on a daily basis is imperative for ideal oral health. Not only is it important to brush and floss regularly, it is imperative that you do so with proper technique. Proper dental hygiene will help prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Brush your teeth at least twice a day, once in the… Read more »
How to Prevent Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
As important as it is to prevent tooth decay in our own smiles, it’s also important to prevent tooth decay in our children’s smiles as well. Baby bottle tooth decay is a common and unfortunate condition that is generally found in the smiles of children who frequently drink sugary drinks from a bottle. As they… Read more »
How to Cope With a Chipped Tooth
What would you do if you chipped your tooth? Hopefully, you would contact your dentist as quickly as possible. Your dentist will be able to provide you with specific advice and will be able to repair the damage. But, what should you do while you’re on your way to the dentist? Or even worse, what… Read more »
Root Canals: Why You Don’t Need to Worry
Root canal therapy can be a very important treatment. In fact, this treatment may be necessary to save your tooth and to alleviate suffering. Sadly, despite its importance, root canal therapy is arguably the most feared of all dental treatments. But does this treatment really merit the dread associated with it? Honestly, no. Root canal… Read more »