National Gum Care Awareness Month is the perfect opportunity to learn more about improving your oral health, No one wants a mouth full of pain. Not to mention a higher risk of heart disease or more severe COVID-19 infections. The health of your gums...
What kind of floss do you use? If you’re like most people, you don’t know the brand or type of floss you use, if you even floss at all. You’ve probably never considered the kind of floss you buy, buying whatever is cheapest or most readily available. But...
Everyone loves the beauty of changing seasons, but no one loves the sinus problems that can accompany them. Unfortunately, they can do more than just make you sniffle and sneeze. Your sinuses are part of the air pathway in your skull and facial bones. This...
As you sleep each night, your body undergoes various processes to rejuvenate and restore. However, for some individuals, this process is frequently disrupted by a condition known as sleep apnea. Dentists play a crucial role in identifying this stealthy culprit. Here are some of the...
“That sounds about as fun as getting a root canal.” If you’ve ever heard someone say that chances are, you also heard the sarcasm dripping from their voice. In reality, root canals do not make anybody’s list for their dream afternoon. While we acknowledge that root canals...
Sure, it feels good to have clean teeth when you leave the dentist’s office. But what if good oral hygiene does more for you than just giving you fresh breath? Every year on July 18th, we celebrate Dental Awareness Day. In the spirit of Dental Awareness...
What is gum disease? Gum disease is a bacterial infection that can have serious repercussions not only for your gums, but for your whole mouth. It comes in two forms—gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the milder form and can result in gums that are tender and bleed...