Category: Patient Education

Wouldn’t it be nice if there were no such things as accidents or emergencies? If you went through life worrying about emergencies and accidents every day you would be a basket case! You can’t control what is going to happen each day, but there is one thing that can give you a sense of security…knowing… Read more »

Mouth Guards are used to protect your teeth from injury. There are different types of mouth guards for different uses. Most mouth guards are used to protect from sports injuries or bruxing (grinding and clenching your teeth). Mouth guards can be bought over-the-counter but your dentist can design a custom-fit one. To be most effective… Read more »

Toothpaste as we know it (in tubes) was invented in the 1890s, but toothpaste has existed since 5000BC, even before toothbrushes were invented. Throughout history toothpastes were made with all sorts of unpalatable ingredients such as crushed bones, burnt eggshells, powdered charcoal, and ox hooves’ ashes. Yuk. Imagine putting those in your mouth. Today toothpaste… Read more »

Gone are the days when there were only one or two types of toothbrushes, toothpaste, or mouthwash. Today the isles are full of different brands of oral hygiene products, and numerous varieties within each brand. It can be confusing to say the least, and who has the time to debate which ones are the best?… Read more »

Milk has always been hailed as being good for your teeth because it contains calcium. Calcium helps strengthen your tooth enamel which protects your teeth against injury and decay. Your whole body needs calcium for bone strength and to help certain systems function properly, so milk is definitely good for you, but did you know… Read more »

Dental crowns are a common treatment for decayed or damaged teeth that still have enough tooth structure to save. Placing a dental crown is not a complex or difficult procedure and does not require surgery as a dental implant would. There are different types of dental crowns. Each type has advantages and disadvantages. If you… Read more »

Are you a regular flosser? If so you are in the minority. Just over 40 percent of Americans floss once a day. Flossing is an important part of your dental hygiene. It removes food debris, bacteria, and plaque from between your teeth where your tooth brush can’t reach. Most cavities begin between your teeth, so… Read more »

Smoking is a habit, a bad habit. It is a bad habit because you know that smoking can make you sick, but you still are not able to quit. But before smoking makes you so sick you can die, it can cause other problems, especially in your mouth. Sucking tobacco through your teeth can cause… Read more »

Throughout your years of visiting the dentist you may have run across a dentist that recommended treatments that seemed to be unnecessary. Those types of dentists give dentistry a bad name, or simply do not prescribe to conservative dentistry. No one should have to undergo procedures, dental or otherwise, that are not extremely necessary. There… Read more »

Do you wake up in the morning with a jaw ache? It may ache from your ears down, you may have a headache, or even a pain in the neck…literally. If so, you should have your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) examined. What is your temporomandibular joint? It is the joint that connects your jaw to the… Read more »