Is Snoring an Issue at Your House?
Do the walls of your house vibrate at night? Does your dog or cat sleep with his paws over his ears? If so, you may find some benefit in this article. In some men or women, snoring can be reduced [...]
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 [...]
In Case of A Dental Emergency!
Toothache Rinse mouth vigorously with cool water. Floss to remove food that might be trapped between teeth. DON’T use heat or place aspirin ON the aching tooth or gum. Call us as soon as possible. Broken Fillings Gently rinse your [...]
Women’s Dental Health
Do women need to be more careful with their oral health? Women’s oral health depends on their different stages of life. For many women, these changes are directly related to surges in sex hormone levels, such as in puberty, menstruation, [...]
If You’re Anxious…
We Can Help We recognize that when it comes to dental procedures, some of the most terrible things aren’t going on inside your mouth—but inside your head. Fear of the dentist’s chair is both normal and understandable. You may be [...]
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 [...]