How should you view dental pain, you may wonder to yourself? Should you think of it as something to wait for, which will act as your body’s announcement that you need dental care? Should you do your best to deal with it once it arrives, giving it time to go away? Should you call us […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Considering Meditation? It Can Help You With Stress And Dental Anxiety.
You may think that meditating is something that’s only for monks and yogis but that it’s certainly not for you. However, as you begin researching it, you discover that it’s actually all about relaxing your mind and body, clearing your brain of chatter, and achieving mental calm. It’s not magical or for any particular type […]
Read More… from Considering Meditation? It Can Help You With Stress And Dental Anxiety.
Oral Health: Moisten Up That Mouth!
There may be a very simple reason your mouth is not sufficiently moist (which is what we refer to as dry mouth). Before you jump to any conclusions and worry that something is very off with your oral health, we suggest you begin at the very beginning. There are often super simple causes of a […]
Warm Weather: Let’s Talk Drinks And Smile Health
As warm weather approaches, you’re more likely to find yourself reaching for something cool and refreshing to drink, seeking out something to hydrate you, carrying around a beverage that tastes oh-so-yummy at a cookout, and more. While it’s easy to get lost in your particular event or activity and focus on the fact that you’re […]
Read More… from Warm Weather: Let’s Talk Drinks And Smile Health
Damaged Enamel: Why It Really Matters
You may hear that drinking too much fruit juice can damage your dental enamel. You may have been told to treat your bruxism because it can hurt this part of your smile. However, when you’re not filled in on the details regarding why it’s so important to keep the outer layer of your teeth safe […]
Older Americans Month 2018 And Your Smile
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? If not, then you also weren’t aware that this year’s theme is “Engage at Every Age.” From our perspective, this means a lot in reference to your smile care. We often hear from patients that they are worried they are too old for particular treatments, that […]
Your Toothpaste: Why You Are Grossed Out
It’s not good to feel bad about your toothpaste. When you’re wishing you could avoid an essential dental hygiene item, you’re headed for problems like missing hygiene sessions, which will most certainly yield cavities, etc. So, what is one to do when just the thought of toothpaste is completely repulsive? We think we have some […]
Brushing: Things Lots Of Adults Don’t Know
As an adult, you may feel like you’ve been brushing your teeth for enough years that you should probably know every last thing there is to know about dental hygiene. As a result, you may also feel a little shy about asking us questions if there’s something you don’t know or are unsure about. Of […]
Tips For Those With Tori!
Are you someone whose smile includes those tissue-covered bony growths that are known as tori? If so, you may occasionally find yourself with questions about what to do about these. Not sure what we’re talking about? If you run your tongue along the lingual surface just beneath your tongue (where your roots are located), do […]
Dental Work: Frequently Asked Questions About Care
There are some questions that we hear over and over when it comes to different areas of care for your smile. One topic that causes patients some level of confusion and uncertainty is taking care of dental work once it’s in place. You may wonder how to make sure it remains safe or what to […]
Read More… from Dental Work: Frequently Asked Questions About Care
