How can I Prevent Oral Cancer
As you know, the thought of dealing with cancer is a frightening one. Sadly, as you probably know, individuals who are diagnosed with cancer are more likely to beat the disease when it’s caught early. This is also true when it comes to oral cancer. Fortunately, if you are careful and observant, there are a […]
How Your Diet Helps Your Teeth
Did you know that your diet plays a crucial role in determining your dental health? The foods you choose to eat every day have either a positive or a negative impact on your health. Here are some general guidelines to keep your smile bright and healthy: Eat plenty of calcium. You probably already know that […]
How You Can Protect Your Smile While You Age
Do you ever worry about your smile? Do you work hard to keep your mouth healthy? Do you ever wonder if there is something else you could do? If so, good for you. But, do you ever wonder specifically what you can do now to keep smile healthy and strong while you age? You’ve probably […]
What Is the ADA Seal of Acceptance?
The American Dental Association (ADA) is a non-profit organization which evaluates dental products that havae been around for over 125 years, making sure that dental products are safe and effective. The ADA essentially protects consumers by making sure quality products with accurate advertising are released on the market. While the ADA is not paid for […]
What to do with Your Sensitive Teeth
When tooth enamel erodes it can expose the dentin layer which lies underneath. Dentin is the layer above the gum line and cementum is the layer of the tooth beneath the gum line. Exposed dentin can cause hypersensitivity to hot or cold foods, or even cold air as you breathe in, because of the tubules […]
Overcoming Tinnitus
Do you hear a ringing in your ears even when there’s no noise around you? How about a buzzing, clicking, hissing, or roaring? If you hear any of these, you might be suffering from tinnitus. Typically, tinnitus is an annoyance, but nothing serious. However, you may also experience trouble sleeping, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, anxiety, […]
All about Scaling and Planing
There are many who are unaware of what scaling and planing entails and what it means for their mouth. Well today, we are going to give you all the information you need to know about scaling and planing. This treatment is typically recommended by your dentist after diagnosing periodontal (gum) disease. Your dentist will diagnose […]
How to Care for Your Dentures At Home
If you recently acquired dentures, you may be wondering just how you are going to keep your dentures clean to ensure they last a lifetime. Well, you’ve come to the right place, our team is going to give you five ways you can care for your dentures right at home. 1. Rinse your dentures daily […]
How to Recover in a Dental Emergency
Are you experiencing a dental emergency? If so, stay calm. Everything will be ok. First, call our office as soon as possible. Next, do the following things to help the situation before you see the dentist: • For a knocked-out tooth: If you have knocked a permanent tooth out of your mouth, retrieve the tooth, […]