It’s here – the big day you or your child have been waiting for. It’s on your calendar: BRACES OFF! Many people make plans to celebrate or do something special to mark the occasion of the day you get your braces off. You come in to the office for your debonding appointment. And like magic, […]
When it comes to extractions, we often get asked “do I need a dentist or oral surgeon?” A tooth extraction is nothing to take lightly, so it’s important to choose the right provider for your situation, especially if it’s an emergency procedure. Both dentists and oral surgeons can perform extractions, so how do you know which […]
Do you notice your jaw popping all of the time? Does it happen when you’re eating or just for no reason? While there is no scientific evidence suggesting that the popping or clicking sounds coming from the jaw bone are cause for concern – These sounds happen to be very common in the general population. Now, if this […]
Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, teething can be a hair-graying experience. Crying, whining, drooling and overall crankiness are often a normal part of the process when a baby’s teeth are on the brink of breaking through the gum tissue. When a baby begins teething, there is no set pattern on when it […]
We all know this much: cavities are bad. Not good. No bueno. When the dentist lets you know that you have one, your heart sinks a little bit. Why? Because for some it kind of feels like they just got a big fat F on their dental exam, and nobody likes bad grades. For others, […]
Gum gets a bad rap. We tell our kids not to chew it in school and ban it from the mouths of braces-wearing teens. Blowing bubbles is seen as rude, and snapping, cracking, and popping your gum is generally frowned upon. We make gum into the bad guy, but is that fair to the chewy […]
Having bad breath is a special kind of torture. It the kind of affliction that you really can’t detect in yourself with any kind of certainty, and you won’t meet too many people who are willingly going to tell you “hey, you’re kind of stinky.” Well, you might, but they’re either really good friends or […]
We’re going to venture a guess here and say that dental hygiene is no one’s favorite pastime. There’s something about brushing and flossing that pales in comparison to literally everything else, and we know that. Why do you think dentists are so necessary? The good news is that most of us work past that distaste […]
For countless people, going to the dentist is a wildly stressful event. This anxiety can range from a minor discomfort to a full on phobia. In fact, Colgate Oral Center estimates that about 9 to 15 percent of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to this fear. That translates to about 30 to 40 […]
Pretty much everyone knows that brushing your teeth is important. If you don’t make this oral hygiene process part of your routine, close talking might lead to friend loss, but flossing doesn’t seem to carry the same importance for many people. According to the American Dental Association, only four out of ten Americans floss at […]