Quitting Chewing Tobacco
Chewing tobacco affects your dental health as well as the rest of your body. If you use smokeless tobacco and have thought about quitting, we can help. How do you kick the habit? We can help you kick your chewing [...]
Pregnancy and Oral Health
How does pregnancy affect my oral health? It's a myth that calcium is lost from the mother's teeth, but you may experience some changes in your oral health during pregnancy. The primary change is a surge in hormones--particularly an increase [...]
If You Have Dental Anxiety
We Can Help! We recognize that when it comes to dental procedures, sometimes the thing that causes worry isn't from what is going on inside your mouth—but instead from anticipatory anxiety. Fear of the dentist's chair is both normal and [...]
What Is A Dental Dam?
Dental Dam? What Does It Do? A dental dam is one of the standard supplies we use in dentistry, but one with which patients might not be familiar. It's a device that seems so basic and yet is an essential [...]
Bad Breath? Get A Checkup!
We all hate bad breath, aka halitosis. It's annoying, offputting, and of course, embarrassing. But, in terms of your oral health, bad breath can be a symptom of more significant problems. Especially if there is a sudden, unexplained change, it [...]
Toothpick Users Beware
Toothpick Dangers Toothpicks can be a convenient, disposable tool when you have something stuck between your teeth. Indeed, they are a ubiquitous feature in many situations. Most families have a box somewhere in their kitchen, and most restaurants will have [...]
Dry Mouth and What it Means
There are few things more uncomfortable than a dry mouth. It can make it hard to speak, impossible to swallow, and it might seem like you're overly thirsty. If this happens just once in a while, it's probably nothing to [...]
No Dental Insurance?
Dental Insurance Tips And asking about financing. Of course, having dental insurance is the best option when receiving care. However, we understand that patients are often without insurance for various reasons. When you need to see a dentist and don't [...]
Dental Concerns When Pregnant
You probably know that being pregnant causes many changes to the body. What you might not know is that pregnancy has implications for your dental care as well. Due to the changes in hormones experienced during pregnancy, this period can [...]
When Should You Brush Your Teeth?
Should you brush your teeth before or after breakfast? It's essential to brush your teeth at least twice a day. At night, you probably know that you should brush right before you go to bed. However, you may be wondering [...]
