Flossing is important for both our oral health and our overall health. Unfortunately, many dental patients don’t take it seriously enough, resulting in health complications down the road. A big reason why a lot of patients neglect flossing is that they don’t do it enough! They’re afraid of pain and bleeding; [...]
Tooth sensitivity is an oral health issue that can cause severe discomfort for both children and adults. Tooth sensitivity is most experienced when a person drinks a hot or cold beverage or eats an acidic or sugary food. Other people will experience tooth sensitivity when they breathe in cool or [...]
We all understand basic oral hygiene practices – we’re taught from an early age about the importance of brushing and flossing daily. However, as easy as it all may seem, life can get very busy, and it can be tough to provide yourself with adequate oral health care on a [...]
So much of your self-confidence stems from your smile, and if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, you may actively look for ways to shield your smile from the general public, or even friends and family. Individuals that have struggled with a crooked smile or a misaligned bite [...]
Accidents will happen, and while most are avoidable, some things are just out of your control. If you were to trip and scrape your knee, you would apply an anti-biotic and sterilize gauze to ensure no bacterial infection forms; however, would you know what to do if you or someone [...]
Although cases of gum disease have been on the decline due to improved access to precise dental care, it doesn’t mean that you aren’t susceptible to some form of periodontal disease. Brushing and flossing two to three times a day is the best way to keep your gums healthy, as [...]
Dentists are faced with a minor disadvantage when it comes to what they can see, with their own eyes, within a patient’s mouth. Thankfully, dental technology has become so advanced in the last couple of decades that dentists now have the complete ability to analyze the structure of a patients mouth, [...]
For anyone that has sensitive teeth, they know how difficult it can be to consume hot drinks like coffee or tea, eat frozen foods like popsicles or ice cream, clench your teeth together, or even breathe in cool air. If the pain is lingering or you have been experiencing severe [...]
Congratulations, you’ve landed a job with dental benefits! Dental benefits are a significant reason that people seek full-time employment. Dental work is an expensive service, and those that have access to workplace insurance should take full advantage of the lowered costs for dental checkups and exams. The importance of getting [...]
Bad breath is more common than you may have thought; the approximate calculation is that 1 in 4 people suffer from a form of bad breath. Based on our diets and our oral hygiene habits, we can take back control of our breath and ensure it smells fresh and clean. Here [...]
