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Why So Sensitive? 5 Reasons Why Your Teeth Hurt
Do your teeth hurt when you drink or eat something hot or cold? Most people think this is normal, but that’s not always the case. When your teeth hurt, they’re trying to tell you something: See your dentist. More often than not, tooth sensitivity is a sign of a dental problem like tooth decay or…
Read MorePreventive Dentistry Starts at Home
Preventive dental care begins with you. While professional cleanings and checkups are essential, your daily habits play the biggest role in protecting your smile and preventing costly dental problems. A strong home care routine, combined with healthy lifestyle choices, is your best defense against tooth decay and gum disease. Oral Hygiene Brushing and flossing regularly…
Read MoreDental Care Checklist for Adults
Don’t let dental visits slide! Adult life can sometimes be a juggling act and it may feel like you just can’t find the time for a dental visit. But making time for regular dental visits now can help keep you out of the dental office in the future. Brush and floss daily, even if it’s late. You’ve…
Read MoreToothpaste and Orange Juice – Not a Good Match
Ever wonder why orange juice tastes so bad after you brush your teeth? You can thank sodium laureth sulfate, also known as sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES), or sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) for ruining your drink, depending on which toothpaste you use. Both of these chemicals are surfactants — wetting agents that lower the surface tension of a liquid —…
Read MoreHot Beverages Contribute to Tooth Staining
Estimates suggest that annually Americans consume 45 million pounds of caffeine and hot coffee and teas are the most popular sources for the legal psychoactive stimulant drug. Both beverages are associated with having dental health perks as black coffee has been found to lower acid levels on teeth, reducing the odds of cavity development and…
Read MoreCoronavirus Safety Protocols
We want to reassure you that we continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Our dental office always has been – and will continue to be – one of the safest places to be. Our team members strictly adhere to, and exceed the standards for, infection control by…
Read MoreDental Care and Coronavirus
While it seems the Coronavirus has caught us all off guard there are certain steps at home you can take to make sure your hygiene stays up to standard while you are at home It is best to stick to a regular daily schedule which involves brushing and flossing twice a day preferably before bed…
Read MoreKeep Waking Up With Headaches?
Do you often wake up with headaches, pain behind your eyes, or stiffness in your neck and shoulders? These symptoms might be more than just a poor night’s sleep; they could be signs of TMJ disorder (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder), a condition caused by misalignment in the jaw. When your jaw joints (the TMJs) aren’t functioning…
Read MoreDental Checklist for Infants
1. Schedule a Dental Visit by Age 1 Your child should see a dentist by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth erupting. Early visits help build comfort with dental care and allow your dentist to catch any early concerns. 2. Clean Your Baby’s Gums Before the first tooth even appears,…
Read MorePrevention: Let It Shine
While lasers were at one time just material for science fiction writers, they’ve become a common part of our everyday life. They zap through your groceries, they open garage doors … and now they can detect wear and tear on your tooth’s surface before it becomes a cavity. Is it caries [cavity]? Or is it…
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