Staying hydrated matters if you want to maintain good overall health. Making an effort to drink more water can be good for your body, and it can be good for your smile – especially when you make a habit of replacing soft drinks with water at meals. While many people can enjoy the way soda… Read more »

When a person habitually grinds their teeth, they can suffer problems in the short-term as well as the long-term. The consequences of teeth grinding in the short term include dental sensitivity, as well as muscle tension and discomfort in your neck and shoulders. You can also develop problems with your jaw joint (TMJ dysfunction), and experience permanent… Read more »

Picture yourself taking the time to brush and floss in the morning. Do you see yourself making a proper effort to make sure your teeth are being fully cleaned? You may make a point to practice good dental habits, but those habits can be disrupted by a packed schedule, and general feelings of stress. When… Read more »

The health of your smile should be a priority, but there are obviously going to be times when it is far from the forefront of your mind. You can take care to focus on your dental needs when you brush and floss, or when you have a routine dental appointment coming up, but you may… Read more »

Every time you brush and floss your teeth, you are protecting your smile by removing accumulated plaque and food debris. Effective preventive dental habits can keep your mouth clean of harmful agents, and keep your risks for cavities and gum disease lowered. Unfortunately, plaque may gather over time, even when you take care to protect… Read more »

If you have ever experienced dental trauma, you can be all too familiar with how distressing – and painful – this kind of injury can be. Serious harm can make emergency care necessary, but even a seemingly minor injury can require restorative dental treatment. Because they can face real risks for injuries that affect their… Read more »

How often should you go in for a routine dental checkup? Are your teeth receiving the proper level of professional care to stay healthy? Unless your dentist sees a reason to put you on a different schedule, you should plan to receive routine preventive care every six months. Individuals who keep up with their ongoing… Read more »

Headaches can cause major interference with your daily life. Suffering ongoing discomfort may compromise your ability to work, and make it difficult to keep up with social plans. You may not realize it, but the source of your pain and frustration could be found in your jaw joints. One common effect of TMJ dysfunction is… Read more »

No one enjoys a toothache! Often, the discomfort could be an indicator of an oral health concern, one that requires attention to prevent serious complications. Your toothache could mean your smile needs to be seen by a dental professional, sooner rather than later. In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss the possible causes of an… Read more »

Tooth decay is one of the most common oral health issues you can encounter. In fact, since only about one or two percent of the population are immune to dental caries, nearly everyone may develop one in their lifetime. Fortunately, you can take steps to help avoid the onset of tooth decay!