The Dangers Of Chronic Teeth Grinding
GRINDING OUR TEETH briefly when we’re nervous or frustrated is pretty normal. When the grinding doesn’t stop, however, it can do a lot of…
Plaque, Tartar, And Your Teeth
PLAQUE AND TARTAR are two words that you probably hear a lot when you come in for a dental cleaning. You might already…
It’s Time To Kick That Ice-Chewing Habit
CHEWING ICE MIGHT SEEM refreshing in the moment, but it’s not doing any favors for your teeth in the long run. Today we’re going to take…
Enamel Hypoplasia
WE ALL WANT a perfect, pearly-white smile. Sometimes all it takes is a good brushing and flossing habit and regular…
Defeating Bad Breath
WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE BEFORE — sitting in the middle of a job interview or a first date and realizing that our breath is…
Temporomandibular Disorders
OUR JAWS DO A LOT of work throughout the day, opening and closing over and over so that we can do ordinary things like…
Oral pH: A Delicate Balance
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER a little bit about pH from a science class you took years ago in…
Dental Care For Baby Teeth
THE SMILE OF a happy child is one of the best things in the world. Unfortunately, dental caries (tooth decay) is the most common…
Dental X-Rays: It’s Time For Your Close-Up
IF WE ASKED you to list three things that happen in a typical dental exam, dental X-rays would probably be one of…
Canker Sores: Causes And Treatment
HAVE YOU EVER TRIED to enjoy one of your favorite foods, but that angry, swollen lump on your gums or…