If you have an athlete in your family, you no doubt have a lot of empty sports and energy drink bottles filling your trashcans each week. While many parents and kids think of sports drinks as a better alternative to…
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What are dental implants?
Each year millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss due to decay, periodontal disease, or injury. Traditionally patients were given two options to replace missing teeth – bridges or dentures. However, in recent years, the option of dental implants has…
Diabetes and Oral Health
If you are one of the 29.1 million people living with diabetes, you know how tough chronic disease can be on teeth and oral health. If left untreated, diabetes can cause dry mouth due to lessened saliva production, an increased…
You just gotta smile
“I just like to smile! Smiling’s my favorite!” – Buddy the Elf December means Christmas movies and of course, this line from Elf is one of our favorites! Not only is smiling fun, but it can also have a positive…
Cold, flu and tooth pain
If you’ve ever had a serious cold or the flu, you know the aches and pains that come with it – including tooth pain. But have you ever wondered why these illnesses make your teeth hurt? More than likely the…
Tongue Troubles
As a dental blog, we talk a lot about teeth. But your tongue is just as important. Without your tongue, you wouldn’t be able to eat, talk or swallow and food would have no taste since most of your taste…
Ouch, it hurts.
Cold weather brings the return of hot beverages and tasty soups. But if you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from teeth sensitivity, eating hot or cold food is anything but enjoyable. So what causes tooth sensitivity…
Flossing 101
Cleaning the spaces between your teeth is just as important as brushing your teeth. Flossing regularly allows you to get in the nooks and crannies of your teeth where a toothbrush just won’t go. While a large part of the…
How to ease your fears about the dentist
Does the idea of a visit to the dentist leave you sweaty, nervous and just plain scared? If so, you aren’t alone. Research shows that an estimated 9 to 15% of Americans do not see a dentist due to anxiety…
Halloween Candy: The good, the bad, and the ugly
We’re dentists so obviously we hate everything that is bad for your teeth, right? Not true! We love our candy just as much as the next person, but it is our job to make sure that our patients are smart…