Dental terminology is confusing at best sometimes. While it may be easier just to nod and agree with whatever the dentist says, at Jackson Dental we want to make sure you understand your treatment and the procedures being recommended. If…
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Tongue Trivia
We talk a lot about teeth, but your tongue is just as important for many reasons. Here are just a few of the amazing facts about the tongue. It houses between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds that allow us to…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Each April, dentists across the country focus on Oral Cancer Awareness. Not exactly the most exciting thing to celebrate, but one that is a necessity as approximately 50,000 new cases of Oral Cancer are diagnosed each year according to the…
Poor nutrition and dental health
Remember the good ole’ days of eating whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted? While kids might get away with a poor diet and not pay the price when it comes to their pants size, it’s important to remember that eating…
A-choo: Seasonal allergies and your dental health
Spring has officially arrived which means longer days, warmer temperatures and every allergies sufferer’s favorite thing – pollen. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies then you know the pain that comes with…