How Your Dental Health Affects Your Overall Health
Most of us know that good oral health helps to ensure that we keep our natural teeth and enjoy healthy gums. But what you may not know is that your oral health is actually strongly linked to your overall health, making it even more important to maintain a daily oral hygiene routine at home and […]
Conquering Dental Anxiety
Experiencing some amount of fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist is common, but some people are so intimidated that they actually avoid going to the dentist altogether. In fact, according to the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington, between 5% and 8% of all Americans fall into this category, and about […]
How to Keep Your Oral Microbiome Balanced and Healthy
Balance is important in virtually every aspect of life. The same holds for our bodies, where it’s vital to maintain a balanced mixture of the microbes necessary to help protect us from germs, produce essential vitamins, and break down the food we consume into energy. The mouth is also home to a host of microbes, […]
Your Kid’s First Dental Visit: What You Need to Know
The first thing that all parents need to know with regard to their child’s first dental visit is exactly when that should take place. The answer may surprise you. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that parents take their children in for their first dental visit by the age of 1. That’s because that is […]
Common Cavity Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
If you visit your dentist regularly, there’s a good chance you’ll find out you have a cavity during examination or x-rays. Frequent, professional dental care means you probably won’t experience any symptoms common to cavities before they are caught and treated. If, however, you don’t visit the dentist as regularly as you should for checkup, […]
How Are Porcelain Crowns Fitted?
There’s no denying the power of a beautiful, perfect smile. It’s often cited as the most attractive attribute when meeting someone for the first time, and it can help you to feel confident and comfortable in social situations. Naturally, you also want to maintain good oral health for functional reasons. So when a tooth is […]
Invisalign After Braces: What You Need to Know
There’s no denying the benefit of traditional orthodontic braces to correct severe issues like misaligned teeth or jaws. That said, even teens interested in obtaining a straight smile aren’t terribly enthusiastic about the prospect of wearing metal braces for two years. As an adult that has had braces before, you’re probably even less interested in […]
Top 4 New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy Mouth
The dawn of a new calendar year often spurs a time of reflection, whereby you assess your actions and outcomes from the previous year in order to reprioritize and create a plan to move forward. For many, this means setting New Year’s resolutions, including common goals like weight loss and debt reduction, just for example. […]
What Causes Gum Boils and How to Get Rid of Them
If you’ve never had gum boils before, there’s a good chance you’ve never even heard of them. Even if you experience the swelling, pain, redness, and other symptoms associated with these mouth sores, you might not know what they are. Gum boils are bumps or swollen areas of the gum where abscesses have formed. They […]
How to Prevent a Stiff Jaw From Becoming TMJ
Temporomandibular Joint (or TMJ) disorders affect millions of people. The condition is characterized by symptoms like jaw pain, stiffness, or tenderness, pain in one or both joints, facial or ear aches, a clicking or locking jaw, and difficulty or pain when chewing. As you can imagine, this could have an extreme impact on your life, […]