Dental Phobia
If the words “dental cleaning” send shivers down your spine, you are not alone. Almost 15 percent of Americans are afraid of the dentist in some way, shape, or form. The problem is not in your phobia, but in the…
If the words “dental cleaning” send shivers down your spine, you are not alone. Almost 15 percent of Americans are afraid of the dentist in some way, shape, or form. The problem is not in your phobia, but in the…
If you suddenly find that you bit down on something that was too hard or you have been involved in an accident and chipped a tooth, you might wonder what your options are. Will the tooth need to be pulled?…
Your teeth were meant to help you chew food for easy digestion; they are not meant for use on non-edible objects as many people have the bad habit of doing. When you use your teeth as a “tool” you put…
If you have gum disease, we might recommend the scaling and root planing procedure. While the name makes it sound painful, it is a very routine procedure that is simply a deep cleaning of the pockets in your gums. This…
Canker sores can be a real pain, literally. These sores, which have a white appearance with a red border can occur out of nowhere and be extremely painful. They are not contagious and as of yet, there is no definite…
Finding the right way to freshen your breath can seem like a constant battle, especially when you consume odorous foods, such as garlic and onions. While there are many options that are perfectly healthy for your teeth, mints are not…
A key component of your oral health is the health of your tongue. If you neglect proper care for this organ in your mouth, you could be harboring much more bacteria than you thought. At your regular dental examinations, your…
If your child does not visit the dentist regularly, he does not have a baseline for the dentist to compare any changes that might occur in his mouth. This could prove to be detrimental to your child’s oral health, especially…
If you focus on eating healthy foods, then you are on a good start to healthy teeth and gums. Avoiding sugar, high starch and sticky foods is one of the best things you can do to prevent tooth decay and…
Porcelain veneers and dental crowns can restore many of the same issues with your teeth, so how do you know which one is right for you? Before you decide, it is important to learn the benefits of both and then…