The moment you hear the term “dental floss,” you may feel the urge to run for the hills. Information about technique, avoiding inflamed gums, and details revolving around plaque commonly follow. Fortunately, this is not that kind of flossing discussion! Instead, we would like to help you out when it comes to feeling exceptional about […]
Category: General & Preventive Dentistry
Discoloration Quiz: True Or False?
When you’re looking at a picture of yourself, feeling surprisingly disappointed by the color of your teeth, it may be time to come in to talk with us about cosmetic care. However, before you make that step, you may still have some questions about why these stains are showing up on your teeth, whether it’s […]
Q&A: Why Do I Need A Checkup?
You may be wondering what happens at a dental checkup and how it can possibly be required of you every six months. After all, aren’t we just glancing at your smile and then sending you home with a suggestion or two? The good news here is that your checkup is actually extremely instrumental in […]
Quiz: Hormonal Changes And Your Smile
Are you quite clear on what can happen to your oral health if you experience a shift in your hormone balance? Perhaps you have never even heard of this issue, so your knowledge on the topic may be minimal at best. While we will be happy to expound upon the details during your next checkup […]
New Medication, New Smile Changes?
If you have recently begun using a new medication and have noticed that you have also begun developing some oral health changes, it’s important to recognize that the two might be related. If you took a new pill and then found out the next day that you have a cavity – it’s not the pill’s […]
2 Times Your Smile Gives Off The Wrong Vibe
Do you ever feel like your smile isn’t doing much for your overall appearance? Perhaps you feel confident in your other features but your smile continues to betray either the way you look or the efforts you make to keep your smile nice and healthy. Good news: You’re not stuck battling your smile as you […]
Brushing: A Few Things To Avoid
When you’re making every effort to provide your smile with optimal dental hygiene, it can be quite disheartening to end up with a cavity, sensitivity, or any other sign that something isn’t quite right with your home care. We encourage you to take a moment to focus on your brushing. With the help of a […]
Tooth Sensitivity: 3 Steps
Are you suffering from tooth sensitivity? If so, you experience sudden discomfort due to changes in your mouth. For instance, your teeth may feel a sudden rush of pain when you bite into something cold. Drinking something hot may make your smile feel uncomfortable. Or, you may find that general chewing and brushing feels less […]
I Should Brush My…
Do you know what you’re doing when you’re brushing your teeth? You are removing plaque and debris from your mouth, so your teeth and gums and entire oral cavity remain in good health. What you may not know, however, is exactly which surfaces of your smile or surrounding tissue you should brush during this portion […]
What to Do for Common Dental Emergencies
When your teeth or gums hurt and you’re not sure why, you might wonder if it’s really an emergency situation, especially if the pain isn’t too severe. The truth, though, is that teeth hurt for a reason, sometimes suddenly, and the discomfort usually serves as a warning. If you find that the tooth’s been damaged […]
