Your Oral Health As You Age
Your oral health is important at any age. Not properly taking care of your teeth when you are young can have disastrous effects as you age. While cavity prevention is the main focus of your oral health when you are young, this focus can shift as you age. Even patients with good oral health when […]
Read MoreWhy Is it Important to Treat Bruxism?
Bruxism is consistent grinding of the teeth or clenching of the jaw that often occurs involuntarily during sleep. Many people do not realize they grind their teeth until one of the tell-tale signs (like worn teeth, an aching jaw, or chronic headaches) becomes apparent. If you suspect you have bruxism, it is important to seek […]
Read MoreMyths About Common Dental Products
It comes as a shock to many people to find out that the common dental products they use aren’t actually created or marketed to them by dentists. In fact, there is very little regulation in the marketing industry, and most over-the-counter or drugstore products can claim whatever they want on their packaging. Since few people […]
Read More6 Daily Habits That Harm Your Smile
Bi-annual dental visits are enough to maintain the health and beauty of almost any smile, but your visits can become more frequent — and more expensive — due to the damage caused by a few seemingly harmless daily habits. 1. Cough Drops Like many brands of gum, cough drops often contain quite a bit of […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Replace Missing Teeth
Many believe that replacing missing teeth is a choice made out of vanity. While filling the gaps will improve your aesthetic, there are other important reasons to replace missing teeth. Missing Teeth Can Cause Other Teeth to Move When you have a missing tooth, the teeth adjacent to the gap have a tendency to move […]
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