Is Invisalign a Good Option For Kids? If you’re considering Invisalign for your kids here are some of the things you should know. What is Invisalign®? Invisalign® is an innovative [...]
Can Bottle Feeding Have an Impact on a Children’s Oral Health? Research indicates that malocclusion (bite problems), tooth decay and crowded teeth can all stem from a diet containing too [...]
There is a direct relationship between your heart health and your oral health — and maintaining proper oral hygiene is key to staying healthy. Here are some important facts to consider: Heart [...]
For many people, the new year means that your benefit plan has reset, or a new insurance plan has begun. Understanding what your insurance company covers can be difficult because dental offices [...]
Your temporomandibular joint is TMJ. TMJ is a hinge that allows us to move our jaw up and down, side to side, and back and forth. TMD is TMJ disorder. TMJ disorder is common in 15% of adults [...]
My gums bleed, is this normal? The simple answer is no! It is not normal if your gums bleed. Bleeding is a sign that your gums are unhealthy. Is it because I brushed too hard before coming to see [...]
Dental Anxiety In Children Negative experiences at the dentist as a child can set the stage for a lifetime of dental phobia. In fact, dental anxiety (also called dental phobia, odontophobia, [...]
Can I go to the dentist when I’m pregnant? Yes. It is important that cavities be treated to reduce the risk of infection. Hormonal changes can cause gums to become red, swollen, tender [...]
What is a tongue scraper ? A tongue scraper is a long, thin, flat , flexible piece of plastic or metal that can be bent into a ‘U’ shape to clean the surface of the tongue. How do you use a [...]
Brushing alone misses 75% of your mouth which raises the question, should I use a mouth rinse? Mouth rinses are used for a variety of reasons such as to reduce plaque, freshen breath, reduce [...]
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