Understanding the real importance of mouthguards
Understanding the Real Importance of Mouth Guards What would you do without some or all of your teeth? As you can imagine, talking, chewing, and even...
Understanding pediatric fluoride treatment
Understanding Pediatric Fluoride Treatment It’s undeniable that fluoride has played a major role in the decline of dental cavities in the United...
Toothbrushes 101
Toothbrushes 101: How to Choose and Care for Your Toothbrush When it comes to taking care of your teeth and keeping your smile looking great, your too...
Toothache trouble – how to make the wait less painful
Toothache Trouble? How to Make the Wait Less Painful It can happen to anyone: the sudden onset of a throbbing toothache at the most inconvenient of ti...
To floss or not to floss: that is the question
To Floss or Not to Floss? That is the Question Every six months, you visit your dentist for a regular checkup, hear about the importance of flossing,...
TMJ: It’s nothing to yawn about
TMJ: It’s Nothing to Yawn About Have you been ignoring that clicking sound coming from your jaw? Or are you quick to dismiss the stiff, achy fee...
The wise patient’s cheat sheet on wisdom teeth removal
The Wise Patient’s Cheat Sheet on Wisdom Teeth Removal There’s no way around it: the time has come for your wisdom teeth to be extracted....
The story on soda
The Story on Soda: Your Soft Drink Questions Answered Sorry to burst your bubble, but the reality is that no matter how refreshing that sweet, fizzy s...
The mouthwash mistake you could be making
The Mouthwash Mistake You Could Be Making It can freshen up your breath faster than brushing, but does mouthwash really make a big difference when it...
The dirt on “dragon breath” and how to slay it for good
The Dirt on “Dragon Breath” And How to Slay It for Good There’s a reason people commonly refer to halitosis as “dragon breath&...
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The buzz on braces for adults
The Buzz on Braces for Adults: 5 Things You Should Know Wish you could go back in time to straighten your teeth? Good news: the ship hasn’t sail...
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Teeth trauma – it’s a sensitive issue
You’re not imagining it. That sudden twinge of pain in one or more of your teeth can, in fact, be caused by something as simple as a blast of wi...
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Teeth grinding – causes and more
Teeth Grinding: Causes and Preventative Care Steps You Can Take Whether you’re stressed or just anxious, teeth grinding, also known as bruxism,...
Taste loss – could it be a dental problem?
Taste Loss: Could It Be a Dental Problem? Most people know that poor oral hygiene results in cavities and gum disease, but did you know that it can al...
5 steps to solving the sweets problem
Parent’s Cheat Sheet: 5 Steps to Solving the Sweets Problem Birthday celebrations, holidays, and countless school or extracurricular activities...
Straight talk – the best time for braces
Straight Talk: The Best Time for Braces Is your child starting to lose baby teeth? If so, you might want to shift your focus from playing the tooth fa...
Smoking and your mouth
Smoking, Your Mouth, and Your Health There are no ifs, ands, or “butts” about it: smoking can be detrimental to oral health. Beyond the ba...
Your child’s sippy cup – friend or foe?
Your Child’s Sippy Cup: Is it a Friend or Foe? Shaped like your child’s favorite action heroes and in every vibrant color imaginable, sipp...
Sealants: A simple way to fight decay
Sealants: A Simple Way to Fight Tooth Decay Does it feel like pulling teeth to get your child to brush and floss every day? Instilling good hygiene in...
6 ways medicine can sabotage your smile
Mind Your Meds: 6 Ways Medicine Can Sabotage Your Smile Be honest: do you take the time to read through the lengthy medical pamphlets attached to your...
Receding gums: Are your teeth in peril?
Receding Gums: Are Your Teeth in Peril? No cavities, no problem, right? Wrong! Even the straightest and whitest of teeth can fall prey to a serious ca...
Oral yeast infections
Oral Yeast Infections: Yes, They’re Common – and Contagious! The last thing you would think to talk to your dentist about is a yeast infecti...
Evaluating floss alternatives
Not a Fan of Flossing? Try These Alternatives. First there was the toothpick, then there was floss, and now there are a bevy of new dental tools makin...
Simple ways to stop thumb sucking
No Crying Necessary: Simple Ways to Stop Thumb Sucking At first it was adorable, but now it has become worrisome. Starting to fear your child is addic...
Dental problems parents pass down to children
Nature vs. Nurture: Dental Problems Parents Pass Down To Children Parents, in particular, want to know: does DNA predetermine dental health? It’...
