Sensitive teeth can make life very uncomfortable. You are not able to enjoy your favorite foods and drinks, you have to be careful when you put anything in your mouth and sometimes even a breeze that hits your teeth at just the right angle can cause searing pain for several seconds or longer. The good …
While most people are sold on the idea of brushing their teeth at least twice every day, there are still some who struggle with flossing on a regular basis. It’s true that flossing does take a few extra minutes and it can be difficult to form good flossing habits in the beginning. However, studies show …
Each year there are thousands of reported dental emergencies across the country. These emergencies mostly affect people between the ages of 18 and 44 years old and range in level of seriousness. When a dental emergency does happen, it can be helpful to know what to look for and how to best handle the issue …
Because our individual smiles tell everyone we come in contact with so much about us, it’s no wonder that we want to keep them looking bright and cheerful as much as possible. Our smiles and our teeth are also an important part of our self-esteem. Many people want to take good care of their smiles, …
Hopefully everyone is seeing his or her toothbrush at least twice every day. You would think that when it is something we look at so frequently we would be able to easily tell if it is worn out or needs to be replaced. The problem with toothbrushes is, it is what we can’t see with …
All it takes is biting into something cold or even bumping your teeth into the rim of a glass to sense the irritation and pain of sensitive teeth. Those who have sensitive teeth often do not even realize all of the small changes they have made in their daily activities to spare themselves the pain. …
It should not be a secret to anyone these days that smoking is just plain bad news for our bodies. Not only can smoking tobacco lead to severe health issues such as lung disease and cancer, it can also take its toll in our mouths and on our teeth. How smoking hurts our oral health …
There continues to be great advancement and improvements in oral health treatment and technology. More people than ever are able to enjoy health teeth and gums for much longer in their lives than those who lived just 40 to 50 years earlier. These days, adults age 65 and older are keeping their natural teeth at …
Soda lovers everywhere will hate to hear it, but eliminating your favorite drink from your diet can have all kinds of benefits when it comes to your health. This may not come as news to most people. Most of us grew up with mothers, teachers and dentists telling us to avoid too much sugar, as …
We hope that the 2014 holiday season has brought joy, festivities and fun for you and your family. As we continue to celebrate and prepare to ring in the new year, we also wish you fresh breath and healthy teeth and gums! With all of the holiday parties and goodies that come this time of …
