Dental Care
Cold and Flu Remedies Can Impact Tooth Health
When cold and flu hit your home, it can be miserable. Fever, sniffles and other issues are common problems and the first thing you do is grab those over the counter medications and herbal remedies. You know it won’t do much for the actual illness, but if you’re lucky, it will relieve the symptoms. These…
Avoid Painful Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction
When a tooth extraction is necessary, it’s never pleasant. We realize that and do our best to help your work through the pain, but what if that pain doesn’t get better. In fact, it gets worse. The pain from a tooth extraction should be temporary and gradually heal, but if gets worse, then you might…
Is Dry Mouth Hurting Your Teeth?
Do you wake up with your mouth so dry it feels like you’ve been trapped in the Sahara for a month? Is your breath so bad paint peels and small children run away screaming? You might have dry mouth and it could damage your teeth. Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a common problem…
Dental Care For Older Patients
Elderly people need to take special care of their teeth. As they age, the needs of their teeth change and the many years of use can create issues later on in life. When you add mobility issues and other factors, it’s easy for older people to not keep up with dental cleanings, etc. There are…
Your Child Started To Lose Teeth…Now What
Many of us remember waking up early in the morning and feeling around for that quarter or dollar under the pillow after losing our tooth. It’s not only an important part of childhood, but also tooth development. It’s natural for children to lose their teeth through the years, but what’s normal and what should you…
How To Deal With Pain From Braces
The end goal of braces is a beautiful smile, but along the way you may experience pain in your mouth caused by braces. It takes a while for your mouth to get used to them and there may be discomfort after tightening, so you’ll develop the occasional sore, etc. There are ways to help with…
Can Thumb Sucking and Pacifiers Impact Children’s Teeth?
It’s perfectly normal and natural for children to suck their thumbs and use pacifiers. When their baby and permanent teeth begin to come in, the cute habit can have detrimental effects on their jaws and tooth formation. Why Children Suck Their Thumbs It’s something most babies do at some point in their young life. They…
Do I need my wisdom teeth removed?
We’ve all seen the funny videos on YouTube of people saying and doing crazy things thanks to the anesthesia after getting wisdom teeth removed. Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure, but many people wonder if they need to have them removed even if they don’t feel any pain. What are Wisdom Teeth? Baby teeth…
Preparing Your Teeth For Vacation
Bags are packed. Mail is forwarded. Thermostat set to save energy. Time for vacation. STOP! What about your teeth? While it may seem like there’s little chance of a tooth emergency on vacation, it happens far more than you think. If you’re going on a vacation, then make sure you’re prepared before and during the…
Homemade Braces Are A DIY Don’t
The Internet has made life easier, but it’s also been the cause of dangerous fads that have injured people including do-it-yourself braces. There are videos and products online telling people to make their own braces at a fraction of the cost of a dentist, but these “braces” can lead to permanent damage and much more.…
Is Replacing A Missing Tooth Important? Yes!
When you break, chip or lose a front tooth, there’s little delay in getting it fixed. If it’s a molar or tooth that doesn’t have much of a smile presence, then you might think there’s no hurry in taking care of it. It’s not all that painful. It’s annoying, but doesn’t seem to impact much,…
The Importance of Dental Care During Pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, there are a million things that go through your mind and there is a whole new world of rules and regulations soon-to-be-moms need to follow in order to have the best chances at a happy and healthy baby. You’ll see your doctor on a regular basis, but don’t forget about your dentist…