You might hear the term dry mouth and immediately pass it off as something that’s a side effect of those medications in television ads. What you might not realize is that 1. You might be taking a medicine that causes this issue as a side effect. Also, 2. Anyone can end up with this usually… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Your Snoring Quiz: Do You Know What It Is?
Is there something frustrating to you about dealing with snoring without understanding why it’s happening, what you can do about it, and whether it’s a serious problem or just a minor annoyance? We understand! What you might not realize is that we see patients all the time who are dealing with the same sort of… Read more »
Pre-Visit Manners: What To Do
Do you occasionally find yourself involved in a discussion with friends regarding how to prepare for your dental visit? One friend says there’s no point in brushing before your appointment because we are going to clean your teeth anyway. Another says that it’s good manners to brush first. These are the details that can leave… Read more »
Your (Embarrassing) Hygiene Questions
You have some questions that you are just dying to ask us about dental hygiene … but you’re too embarrassed to ask. This is something we come across all the time! Patients want more information about something but they’re worried we will find the question silly or unimportant. Keep something very significant in mind: We… Read more »
3 Reasons To Pat Yourself On The Back: 2016 Edition
When you spend time reflecting on an entire year, there are a lot of things to consider! There’s your work life, your social life, your love life, your general well being, and a million other areas of your journey on this planet. The one we are most interested in, of course, is your oral health!… Read more »
Happy Holidays! It’s Time For A Festive Quiz!
As the weekend quickly approaches, we would just like to send out our wishes for a very enjoyable holiday experience. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, spend time with family and friends, and smile that healthy smile of yours! It is healthy, right? Check out a quick holiday quiz to… Read more »
TMJs: Working Out The Details
Do you know what we’re talking about when we discuss TMJ disorder (TMD) with you? If you don’t know what a TMJ is then the answer is probably a flat out, “Nope!” Since your functional health is extremely important (and since you are experiencing a problem with your jaw that requires care), we encourage you to… Read more »
Blurring The Oral Health Guidelines: Are You On Track?
Do you find that you occasionally tell yourself little white lies when you’re not really in the mood to care for your smile? Perhaps you make rationalizations when our explanation of protecting your oral health just doesn’t sound logical. While we certainly understand the desire to personalize your dental care in a way that feels… Read more »
Q&A: Why Purchase A Safe, Reusable Water Bottle?
Have you noticed that most of your friends aren’t carrying around water bottles that you might pick up at the grocery store (the type that you toss into the recycling bin after you’re finished)? Instead, they’re carrying bottles meant to tote water around for the long haul? A reusable bottle for your daily hydration needs… Read more »
Gum Disease Quiz
If gum disease is new to you, then you might not know much about it at all. You probably have a good understanding that it’s bad for your smile and your oral health in general but that doesn’t translate into extensive knowledge on the topic. To help ensure you’re educated regarding what to do if… Read more »