When it comes to TMJ pain, you may not be sure where to go for treatment. Is it a medical issue that should be treated by your primary care provider? A neurologist because it causes …
Fluoride Myths and Facts
Preventing and treating cavities are two of the most common and important pediatric dental services offered. Cavities can permanently damage teeth and cause a lifetime of poor dental health. Despite advances in prevention and treatment, …
How to Prevent Cavities: What You Should Know
Cavities are an extremely common dental problem that many children and adults experience at some point in their lives. The treatment for minor cavities is typically a composite filling. Fortunately, there are ways that you …
How Your Teeth Can Predict Heart Disease and Diabetes
Your health can be affected by any part of your body. That means that problems in one part of your body can show in other parts of your body. In this case, your dental health …
Dry Mouth: What You Need to Know
Clinically, dry mouth is known as xerostomia. It happens as a result of not having enough saliva available to keep your mouth wet. It can be an uncomfortable condition, especially if left untreated. Here are …
White Spots on Teeth: What They Are and What to Do About Them
There are many ways that teeth can become discolored. While everyone is familiar with the dreaded yellowing or brown spots on teeth, you might be surprised to notice spots on your teeth that are whiter …
Coping with Teething Problems
When your baby starts teething, it can be hard on you as well as them. They may wake more often at night, cry or fuss more, and generally seem unlike their usual self. Teething can …
Financing Dental Work: What You Should Know
Dental work is vital to maintaining not only your oral health, but also your overall physical health. Left untreated, dental disease raises your risk for stroke, heart disease, and other serious illnesses, as well as …
Grinding Teeth? Here’s What You Should Know
Clinically known as bruxism, teeth grinding is an exceptionally common habit, especially during sleep. It may also happen during the day when lifting heavy objects, concentrating hard, or even driving. You may not know that …