Top Parenting Hacks to Raising Kids with Good Oral Habits Raising kids to have good oral habits can feel like an uphill battle, especially when you can’t seem to get your children to follow a healthy brushing routine. But you can make your life easier by creating and sticking to a dental schedule for your…
Your mouth has many ways of letting you know that something has changed or may be wrong. Nevertheless, when we ask patients whether anything is bothering them about their smile, we find out they’ve been dealing with symptoms for a while! If you have any of the symptoms described below, please make an appointment to…
As soon as teeth erupt in a child’s mouth, bacteria become normal inhabitants. Bacteria feed on the substrate in the form of milk or a regular diet and produce acid that degenerate the tooth and form cavities. At this point, simply the tooth is then said to be rotting. What should you do if you…
There are several reasons a tooth extraction, or tooth removal, may be necessary: damage from decay or trauma, orthodontics, wisdom teeth removal, and timely development in children. We’ll dive into each reason further to help ease your mind if you’ve been told you need a tooth removed. Damage from Decay or Trauma Dentists will always…
Regardless of the reason for needing to get dental implants, the process works the same way! Implant surgery is a bit more involved that a simple cavity filling or tooth extraction. The procedure involves extracting your old tooth (if necessary) and inserting a titanium post directly into your jawbone. After the post is secure and…
Do you have a sweet tooth that craves chocolate or other sugars? Go ahead and eat the sweet you’ve been wanting, but don’t forget to brush your teeth afterwards! If you don’t, you are more susceptible to getting cavities. But wait, don’t cavities only occur in children? Sorry, but that is not true – to…
Chances are, your dentist has told you on multiple occasions to brush twice daily, floss, and not to eat a lot of candy (or any at all!) It’s not that us dentists are trying to take all the fun out of eating, however it’s important to know what food is okay for your teeth and…
No two mouthwashes are the same. With so many options out there for a mouthwash, make sure you’re getting the right kind with the right benefits for you. Your oral health is unique, and may require a different treatment that your current mouthwash may not be providing. Below are three unique types of mouthwash that…
Are you told that you snore while you’re asleep? Do you find yourself waking up constantly in the night? These are all common symptoms of a condition known as Sleep Apnea. People who suffer from Sleep Apnea do not get adequate oxygen to their brain while they sleep. This is caused by a blockage in…
As important as brushing your teeth is, changing your toothbrush regularly is just as important when it comes to healthy teeth and gums. Most dentist recommend changing your toothbrush every three months. The reason for this is because toothbrushes can become dirtier quicker. Another reason why it’s important to change your toothbrush is because of…