If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you may be wondering why you developed it in the first place. This bothersome mouth sore can be painful and troublesome. Children especially don’t like the pain and swelling that come with canker sores. Rest assured that canker sores are non-contagious lesions that appear in the mouth on... Continue reading
How do you choose which toothpaste to use? Do you have a favorite brand, flavor or texture? Do you like paste or gels; do you prefer whitening pastes or tartar control pastes? In a recent study by The Cosmetic Dental Home Care group, findings have shown that certain toothpastes may actually have some damaging effects... Continue reading
When your bite is not properly aligned, it can lead to problems with the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). This can lead to a variety of symptoms including severe headaches, ear pain, dizziness, and more. There are three different types of malocclusions of the TMJ: an underbite, an overbite, and a crossbite. An underbite occurs when the... Continue reading
Have you ever stopped to think about your teeth? Most people take their teeth for granted not giving much thought to the important role they play in our health and happiness. To really understand why good oral and dental hygiene is important, here’s a look into the anatomy of teeth, perhaps if we take into... Continue reading
Even if you are not a Hollywood star or famous athlete, you too can have a million dollar smile, for a lot less than a million dollars! Unfortunately, many of us were not born with perfect smiles. However, advances in cosmetic and restorative dentistry have now made it possible for virtually everyone to achieve the... Continue reading
Your smile is your official greeting to each person you meet. Your smile can leave a lasting impression, good or bad! If time and or bad habits have taken their toll on your smile, perhaps it’s time to ask your dentist about professional teeth whitening. There are a number of things that can turn that... Continue reading
In a recently published article in the American Journal of Public Health, the ADA Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) did a study that showed that by having dentists screen for the most common chronic medical diseases, dentists could save the American health care system up to $102.6 million annually. The lead author of the study... Continue reading
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, 3.75% of American adults between the ages of 20 and 64 have no remaining teeth. In addition, American adults between the age of 20 and 64 have an average of 24.92 out of 28 remaining teeth. According to these sobering statistics, many adults in American... Continue reading
Do you grind your teeth? Has a loved one or spouse complained that you keep them up at night from the sound of grinding your teeth together? If you struggle with grinding your teeth it’s important to figure out why you are grinding and if the grinding is becoming problematic. The most common cause of... Continue reading
So if you are like many American’s you are probably not a big fan of dental floss. It’s understandable, dental floss can be tricky to use. People get discouraged wrapping floss around their finger tips and trying to fit what seems like their whole fist in their mouth to reach their rear molars. Good news... Continue reading
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