When you think to yourself, “I need treatment for my bruxism disorder” but you don’t do anything to seek out care, you’re doing yourself a big disservice. The longer you pretend this issue isn’t going on or that it isn’t going to lead to serious consequences, the greater your risk of everything from minor damage […]
Category: General Dentistry
Uncommon Reasons Why Teeth Ache
When teeth hurt, it’s often because the tooth is damaged, or infected, or its roots and nerves are somehow exposed. This can happen due to a variety of issues, the most common of which include tooth damage, progressive tooth decay, and gum disease. Sometimes, however, the possible reasons for your toothache aren’t common ones. Today, […]
Summer Sip Suggestions For Oral Health
When it comes to the choices you make for your beverages this summer, you might not give them much thought. In fact, a drink is probably something you just choose on impulse! After all, summer is time for lemonade and refreshing drinks that cool you off – and time for some rest and relaxation. While we certainly […]
Headache Relief Tips For New Patients
Are you a new patient to our practice who is excited about all that we offer for headache relief but you are not sure how to proceed? Perhaps you’re worried that your headaches are not serious enough, that you cannot afford treatment, or you just feel like you don’t know where to begin. Good news: […]
Quiz: Pressure And Your Teeth
Do you ever find yourself feeling like there’s a ton of pressure behind your teeth? Maybe your teeth don’t necessarily hurt but it’s that feeling of pressure that makes them uncomfortable. While this oral health concern can be hard to describe and figure out, it’s easy to make more sense of the issue when you […]
How To Avoid Dental Damage
Do you feel worried about your teeth because you think to yourself that – though you know they’re strong – they can’t possibly hold up under daily pressure and use? The good news is that your teeth and oral health really are extremely resilient. Though, as you have noted, they do withstand a ton of […]
3 Reasons Bruxism Flies Under The Radar
Have you recently been diagnosed with bruxism? Did this diagnosis come with the shocking fact that you have been experiencing it for quite a while but you had no idea? Don’t worry – this is a common tale. “But why?” you might ask yourself. Why did you go so long without recognizing you were suffering […]
3 Reasons To Replace Restorations
Have you been taking a look at your restorations in the mirror lately, wondering if they are negatively affecting your oral health or if there’s simply a way to make them look better? In general, replacing old, tired, or unsightly dental work is the most efficient way toward improving the concern. Curious about common reasons […]
Hats Off To National Nutrition Month
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? As this month comes to a close and we welcome April, we would like to take a quick look at how you can protect your nutritional intake by taking good care of your oral health. Surprised to learn that proper dental care can actually have an […]
Q&A: Reclaiming Your Oral Health
Have you been away from dental care for quite some time? Do you sometimes feel like it’s been such a long stretch since your last checkup and cleaning that it might not be worth making a change? When a patient expresses interest in reclaiming oral health, we always suggest scheduling a visit right away. Remember that our […]