Cough, watery eyes, chills, fatigue, sinus pressure, sore throat – everyone is all too familiar with the symptoms of a cold. Sometimes colds and viruses feel like they never end, and no matter how much we rest or how much cough syrup we consume, the sickness won’t give up. After weeks of battling a stubborn… Read more »
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The Health Benefits of Getting Teeth Straightened
Having your teeth straightened and spaced is often believed to be a cosmetic procedure, intended to give people a more full and even smile. However, did you know that there are actually several health benefits to having straight teeth? Let’s take a look at a few of the ways that having straight teeth is good… Read more »
Back to School, Back to the Dentist
As families start gearing up to head back to school for another year, now is the time to make sure to schedule your child’s next dental appointment. Heading back to school means that your schedule starts to fill up with the school day, afterschool activities and sports, plus any other extracurricular activities that your son… Read more »
Filling You In About Fillings
No one likes having cavities. They can cause incredible amounts of pain and sensitivity, and even lead to worse issues in surrounding teeth as you start to avoid touching the affected tooth so as to not cause any sensations to flare up. However, most cavities can be easily repaired with the use of fillings. Fillings… Read more »
A Child’s First Dental Visit
While you may have been seeing your dentist regularly for years, when you have a child, one of the new experiences for them will be their first dental appointment. Sometimes this can seem like a scary process to a young child, especially with the strange-looking tools, the masks the doctors and dental hygienists wear, and… Read more »
How Does Dental Hygiene Affect Your Overall Health?
For a long time, medical professionals suspected that having good oral hygiene was connected to overall body health. Recent studies have continued to provide evidence in support of this, with reports coming out that having excellent dental health can also promote overall body health. While the connection between heart disease and diabetes in relation to… Read more »
Solutions for Missing Teeth
Whether you’ve lost one tooth or more to an accident, decay or any other reason, it can often leave a gap in your smile that can be uncomfortable and make chewing or speaking a painful ordeal. Fortunately dental bridges, partial dentures and dental implants provide solutions that can literally bridge the gap in your teeth… Read more »
Dental sealants: Providing extra protection
We all know that the best way to prevent issues with your teeth and gums and promote positive dental health overall is through regular brushing and flossing. These practices clear the mouth and hard-to-reach spaces between teeth and the gums from bacteria and plaque that can cause cavities and other oral hygiene problems. However, especially… Read more »
Tips to Help Prevent Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease (or gum disease) is a disease that affects many adults. It starts off with irritation and swelling of the gum tissues, but if left untreated, can result in the loss of teeth. This is something that no one really wants to deal with, so how can it be prevented? Tips for Preventing Periodontitis… Read more »
Keeping Your Smile Bright and White
One of the most common elective dental procedures these days is teeth whitening. Everyone loves to smile, and if your teeth aren’t as pearly white as you’d like, it can leave you feeling very self-conscious of your smile. Fortunately, there are many options available to keep your teeth looking and feeling clean and bright. Whitening… Read more »
Five Fast Tips to Help Develop Kids’ Dental Habits
Good brushing, flossing and rinsing habits are not always something that comes naturally or without a struggle. Even though they still have their baby teeth now, the habits they develop early in life will forge their routine for the rest of their lives. Here are some handy tips to help ensure your child’s dental health… Read more »