When you experience gum irritation, it can become far more frustrating than you might think. This is for a long list of reasons, the foremost of which include the following: You may have no idea why your gums seem irritated and the irritation may worsen and make speaking and eating uncomfortable. First things first, if… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
3 Reasons To Just Give Us A Call
You might feel like you need a very specific reason to call us to schedule a visit. For instance, maybe you think you need to be able to identify a cavity in your mouth before it’s okay to contact us. Perhaps you think that you should just wait for your regularly scheduled visit. Before you… Read more »
Oral Health: When Healthy Foods Turn Bad
Have you ever had that moment when you’re about to eat a mouthful of something that you think is exceptionally healthy and someone makes one of those comments? Something along the lines of, “you’re eating that?” Frustratingly enough, it’s more common than you might think to reach for foods you think are beneficial for your… Read more »
3 Obsessive Habits To Stop
Sometimes, we get caught up in habits that seem completely benign, only to realize down the road that they’re the type of stuff that causes damage. Similarly, when it comes to bad habits and your oral health, you might think you’re doing something beneficial for your smile when, in fact, you’re guiding your smile health… Read more »
4 Breakfast Faves To Limit
Ah, yes, the amazing delicacies that come with breakfast! Many are time-honored staples that we simply assume are wonderful for our health (and in many cases, they are). However, it’s also important to recognize that there are particular selections that may not be so fantastic for your oral health. While you should avoid anything that… Read more »
Quiz: Getting Ready For Bed!
Every night, you should be including dental hygiene as part of your preparing for bed routine. You already know this, of course, but are you certain about whether there’s a best approach or if it’s a bit of a free-for-all? If you’re relying on the second option, we strongly encourage you to rethink the benefits… Read more »
Bruxism: How To Find Out If You’ve Got It
There are multiple ways to discover whether you’re experiencing bruxism disorder. Some, as you may have guessed, are much easier than others. To ensure you feel fully informed about this topic, we are happy to explain a variety of ways to detect bruxism and then the best way to achieve a definitive diagnosis. Remember, no… Read more »
Tobacco: 4 Things To Keep In Mind
Whether you choose to use tobacco or not is entirely up to you, of course. However, if you’re asking for our opinion, we will be happy to give it. As a general rule of thumb, the answer will always be, “No, using tobacco is never a good idea for your oral health.” However, that doesn’t… Read more »
Tips For Water Drinking
If your goal is to do your best with your oral health, then one detail you’re probably keeping in mind throughout the day is whether you’re drinking enough water. You know that hitting a goal of around 64 ounces will ensure you’re well hydrated, of course. However, that doesn’t mean you feel like you’ve got… Read more »
Answers To Your Flossing Questions
You might have just one flossing question or perhaps many. Whether it’s one or 20, the best thing to do with those little uncertainties of yours is to bring them to our attention. Why so, you wonder? Well, when you ignore them, you may be doing quite a disservice to your smile. When you’re missing… Read more »