Just as a rosy glow in our cheeks may reflect peak health, pink gums are a sign of good oral health. While it’s important to brush and floss our teeth every day, it’s also essential to avoid gum disease or gingivitis. Gum disease occurs when the delicate tissues that surround and support the teeth become […]
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Do you ever wake up with a dull headache or sore jaw? It could be due to nighttime teeth grinding, also known as bruxism. Below, discover a few common causes of teeth grinding that affect millions of people worldwide!
Continue Reading »As dentists, it’s our job to make sure that your teeth remain healthy. And guess what? We love every second of helping you achieve the best in oral health. But what you might not know is that many patients just like yourself can feel anxious about coming in for a cleaning or treatment. If that […]
Continue Reading »Have you ever found yourself covering your mouth when you speak to others? If so, you may suffer from the dreaded “halitosis,” also known as bad breath. The good news—you’re not alone. In fact, this sometimes embarrassing condition is estimated to affect about 25% of people worldwide. While popping breath mints and swishing mouthwash can […]
Continue Reading »With the growing trend of going “natural,” it’s no wonder that people are looking for new ways to incorporate more organic methods of living into their everyday lives—and whitening their teeth is no exception. Though visiting a dentist to brighten your pearly whites often brings the best results, check out a few foods that can […]
Continue Reading »Have you ever thought about the surface of your teeth wearing away? The breakdown of your teeth has three main causes: tooth erosion, attrition and abrasion. Tooth erosion is caused by acid, which compromises tooth structure. Your teeth may also be harmed by attrition when teeth are worn down from biting or chewing, and abrasion, […]
Continue Reading »A healthy, white smile shows the world you’re confident and self-assured. But, everyday living can cause our teeth to discolor and look dingy or yellow. Teeth can become less than gleaming white due to culprits such as coffee, tea, tobacco, blueberries, and even certain medications such as antibiotics. A popular way to keep your pearly […]
Continue Reading »Implant overdentures are a full mouth prosthesis that doesn’t fit like regular dentures. Instead of using suction to keep them in place, an overdenture clasps onto dental implants placed into the jaw. Add Stability to Your Smile Dental implants have become an extremely successful method for tooth replacement. The titanium artificial roots are placed into […]
Continue Reading »What bag you ask? Your lunch bag. Choosing the right foods, snacks and drinks every day will impact the strength of your tooth enamel, gum health and your body’s ability to fight off disease. Here are some tips on what to fill your family’s lunch bags with. Water — the Clear Choice While fruit juice […]
Continue Reading »Living with chronic heartburn and acid reflux disease doesn’t just make you uncomfortable; it can leave permanent evidence inside of your mouth. With reflux disease, the acids from your stomach constantly come back up into the esophagus, damaging the soft tissue lining. Did you know though that some of those acids also make their way […]
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