Those of us who have had many dental procedures performed are all too familiar with the numbing sensation. You know it: the inability to drink through a straw because your lips won’t close around it, slurring your words, and let’s not even get into how it feels and looks when you try to spit. If…
The coronavirus pandemic has challenged everyone in our state in some way, so we are grateful to be able to get back to some level of normalcy. However, because dental professionals must get up close and personal with patients, many people are asking, “Is it safe to go to the dentist?” Rest assured that our…
Straightening your teeth is about much more than creating a pretty smile. It most certainly will do that, but there are many physical and emotional effects of misaligned teeth that others don’t see as much. Individuals who have imperfect teeth most likely experience some or all of the following on a regular basis. In fact,…
We know you love that super spicy tomato-based pasta and that creamy cheesecake with chocolate pieces and caramel drizzle. Or a burrito doused in sauces and sour cream. Or that make-it-yourself yogurt topped with gummy candies, frosted flakes, brownie pieces, and a cherry on top … if that’s your thing. You can’t avoid acidic foods,…
Amazing Fact of the Day: A baby is born with all of its teeth. That’s right. All 20 baby teeth are right there. You just can’t see them, because it takes four to six months for them to start poking through the gums. This is just one of the fascinating facts about baby teeth and…
A dental bridge can be an excellent way to replace a missing tooth or teeth, and it may even be covered by your insurance. If you have decided to have one placed, you may wish to understand what living with a dental bridge is like first. Overall, it’s not much different than living with your…
No doubt, you’ve heard that stress affects your heart, mind, diet, gut health, cognitive health, and even your daily behaviors. But there’s one aspect that many people fail to discuss, and that is how stress affects oral health. Whether you’re conscious of them or not, stress leads to many biological reactions or habits that are…
Unless you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ve probably had a dental filling once or twice in your life. Relatively speaking, it is one of the fastest dental procedures, although it might not feel like it while you’re sitting in that chair. Patients who can follow along with the steps involved in a dental filling…
Do you wake up with a tight jaw, sore face, or dull headache? If so, you may be grinding your teeth while you sleep. Teeth grinding or clenching, also known as bruxism, is a relatively common condition. It usually occurs at night while you’re asleep but can also happen while you’re awake as you unconsciously…
We all know how important it is to visit the dentist every six months for a cleaning and checkup, but for those who skip those twice yearly appointments, you may need some extra care to put a smile back on your face. Over the course of time, plaque builds up in everyone’s mouth. Saliva, bacteria,…