The Anatomy Of Tooth Decay It is one of the most commonly encountered dental issues. Cavities. Though getting at least one cavity happens to most of us at least once, some unfortunate others face recurring instances of oftentimes, painful tooth decay. These individuals get cavities despite best efforts towards maintaining a well thought out, thorough oral hygiene regimen. Since the…
All About Wisdom Tooth Extraction Also known in the dental world as ‘third molars’ the wisdom teeth are typically the last four teeth to emerge and erupt in a person’s mouth. Located at the very backs of the mouth, near the throat opening, these teeth at times do settle in normally, but in many cases there is not enough space…
The Ins and Outs of Pregnancy Dental Care It can be one of the happiest times in a families’ life. Pregnancy can bring out the best in a person, and it can make a woman want to make sure that they are taking the absolute best care of their health and body. One question that we commonly hear from our…
Fall is here! Why you should schedule your dental appointment NOW! It’s that special time of year. The kids are headed back to school, the late summer air turns crisp, and the vibrant greens all around turn into beautiful russet reds and browns. These are all things that we know about autumn. What many people don’t know is that this…
Top 7 Dental Health No No’s! When it comes to oral hygiene and dental health practices, there are the usual suspects of dental care that most people have at least heard about. These include brushing your teeth at least twice per day, flossing between teeth, and making sure that you keep up routine dental visits at least twice per year. …
What To Do With a Chipped Tooth! One of the most common but unexpected dental emergencies happens when an individual experiences a chipped, or even completely broken tooth. Teeth chips or breaks can be acquired in a number of ways, but frequent occurrences can be the result of a nasty fall, being struck in the face, biting hard or incorrectly,…
Afraid To Get A Root canal? This Information Will Help! More than any other dental procedure, people everywhere seem to be afraid of the root canal. What most people don’t know, is that the fabled story of the awful and painful root canal contains a lot of inaccuracies that are blown out of proportion. Much of the pain and difficulty…
All About Bad Breath! Everyone experiences it at one time or another, and absolutely nobody wants to get caught with it. Bad breath, also known as Halitosis, can spring up almost arbitrarily. But with a bit of dental knowledge, you can indeed pinpoint exactly what the cause of your bad breath is and you can understand exactly what you can…
Teeth and Thumb Sucking In Young Children Children around the globe all do it. Thumb sucking. It’s a natural habit progression for an inquisitive infant who puts everything they can find in their mouth, and who has been taught to be soothed by a pacifier. The thumb sucking stage can very easily become a stubborn habit in a very short…
Dental Issue: Sensitive Teeth One of the most common complaints that we hear in our dental office is that of a patient having tooth sensitivity. Also referred to as dentin hypersensitivity, this often taxing condition at times can arise from ingesting either hot or cold foods (or air), sweet or sour foods, and at other times this sensitivity can even…