TMJ Awareness Month: TMJ Facts

Do you ever wake up with a headache and a stiff neck and jaw? Do you ever hear a popping sound when you open your mouth wide to bite into an apple or a double cheeseburger? Do you ever feel pain in your jaw when chewing, laughing, or yawning? Your jaw gets a workout every […]

Tips for Healthy Gums

Your gums are probably the most underappreciated parts of your mouth. While the teeth get all the praise and glory, the gums work hard behind the scenes to cover the bones of the mouth, hold the teeth in place, and create a protective barrier against bacteria. So, how do you show your gums that you […]

Best Practices for Braces

Corrective dental braces have an incredibly high rate of success with aligning your teeth. The benefits go beyond straightening teeth, you will find that developing healthy oral health habits develop as a result of having braces. Whether you are just starting your dental braces journey or have had them for a while it’s never too […]

Giving Your Child the Tools for Good Teeth

You have heard it before, “Good Habits Begin at Home”. The saying is true across the board for almost everything. Good habits for studying, good habits for nutrition, good habits for exercise, having kindness, spending habits – the list can go on forever. One vital habit to establish early for your children at home, however, […]

5 Tips for Conquering Your Fear of the Dentist

Are you left shaking at just the thought of visiting the dentist? You’re not alone. Dental anxiety is extremely common. And, although few people actually look forward to their dental check-ups, serious dental phobias often prevent people from seeking proper preventative care. Unlike other phobias that don’t usually need addressing, neglecting your routine dental appointments […]

Best Practices for Brushing Your Teeth

Most of us don’t even think about it. Best practices for brushing your teeth? Is that a thing? While most Americans are content with brushing the recommended two times per day for two minutes each time, at least 23% of Americans are brushing once every other day. It is not just the frequency of which […]

How Many Adults Skipped the Dentist Before the Pandemic?

Many adults in the U.S. have struggled to schedule regular visits with their doctors and dentists due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to a lack of appointment availability, office policies, cost concerns or other reasons, many adults are just beginning to schedule regular healthcare checkups again. Reporting from the CDC in 2019, […]

Should I Get a Fluoride Treatment at the Dentist?

We hear all the time that fluoride is important for our oral health, but there is some gray area surrounding this topic. What is the best way to expose yourself to fluoride? It’s present in mouthwash, toothpaste, and tap water, and then there are all sorts of treatments available over the counter, through a prescription, […]

Could Your Bleeding Gums Be the Result of Vitamin C Deficiency?

Experiencing bleeding gums from time to time is nothing to worry seriously about. It happens to everyone! If you start to notice your gums bleeding regularly, however, it might be time to take a closer look at the root cause. To prevent bleeding gums, routine dental hygiene is recommended. This includes: Brushing twice a day, […]

Why Does My Breath Smell Bad When Wearing a Mask?

Wearing masks is the new normal, and you may have noticed a change in your breath since. You can hear this being commonly referred to as “mask breath,” but in all honesty, your mask isn’t to blame for this smell. Think of wearing a mask as constantly cupping your mouth to smell your own breath. […]