Do you often wake up with headaches or experience jaw pain? Have you been told that you grind your teeth? If you answered yes, you may benefit from wearing a night guard to protect your pearly whites. A night guard is a plastic retainer-like dental appliance that covers the biting surfaces and can be worn […]

Red, swollen gums. Bad breath. Sensitive teeth. If you’re experiencing any of these, you may have periodontal or gum disease. This inflammatory condition affects the soft and hard structures that support the teeth. According to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half (47.2%) of American adults have mild to severe periodontal […]

A gleaming bright smile is one of the best accessories anyone can possess. But what if your dentition looks dingy? There are many reasons why your pearly whites may have a dull appearance. Top Causes of Staining Here are a few reasons for tooth disc[o]loration: Food Drinks Smoking and other tobacco use Stain-causing particles within […]

Would you believe us if we said there was more to good oral health than just brushing and flossing? While those are two integral things to your teeth, there’s another big component of oral health that you might be forgetting—nutrition! What we eat (and don’t eat) can actually play a big role in the health […]

While flossing each day is something we’re supposed to do, it’s no secret that many people don’t. Yet when you do floss, do you ever notice sore teeth or tender gums? If so, you’re not alone. Here are a few common culprits of mouth pain after flossing and a few ways to fix it. 1. […]

For some, it’s what you look forward to first thing in the morning. For others, it’s a reliable afternoon pick me up. Whatever coffee is to you, one thing is true: it can dull your smile without proper precautions. If ditching the java isn’t sitting right with you, here are a few other things you […]

With 2021 winding down and New Year’s Resolutions on the horizon, we know it’s popular for people to aim to improve their diets. Instead of picking a broad health goal, try sticking with something smaller that can still make a big difference–like improving your folic acid intake if you’re not getting enough of it! Folic […]

While many of us grew up (and even continue the tradition with our own children) placing lost teeth under our pillows at night and waking to find a dollar bill or gift in its place, did you know that isn’t how everyone celebrates losing a tooth around the world? In fact, there are many different […]

While many of us wake up with a sore back or neck from sleeping in an odd position, did you know it’s possible to awake to a throbbing jaw? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing symptoms of TMJ or bruxism. While both ailments have similar symptoms, it’s important to distinguish between the two […]

When we think of stress, we often associate it with symptoms like anxiety, tension, racing thoughts, poor sleep and high blood pressure among others. But did you know that your smile can also show signs of stress? It’s no secret that the last year and a half has been stressful for everyone around the globe. […]