ORAL HEALTH BLOG

Braces are a reality for most teens and even some adults, whether for cosmetic or medical purposes. And any braces-wearer knows that there are a lot of rules you’re supposed to follow: foods you can’t eat and ways you have to floss and brush. Do you really have to...

If you’ve recently had a dental checkup and been told that you have a cavity (or two…) or you have a persistent toothache that you think might be a cavity, you’re probably wondering what happens next. While cavities are a pretty common occurrence—nearly everyone gets...

If you’re uncomfortable with going to the dentist or have a downright fear of dental checkups, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 75 percent of adults in the US have some degree of dental phobia. Dental checkups are so important to maintaining your oral health that...

If you’ve ever played a sport, or even just watched sports, you know that sports can be rough. Players are moving at high speeds, they hit each other, and they get hit by balls and pucks and sticks and who knows what else. Athletes can sustain injuries to their...

Dry mouth is a condition that an estimated 1 in 4 adults suffer from. Not only is it sometimes a symptom of a greater health problem, it can cause many oral health issues. So what exactly is dry mouth, what causes it, and what are its effects?   What is dry mouth?...

“Bad teeth” could mean teeth that are damaged, decayed, or missing, which can be serious physical health problems, but it could also mean that your teeth are stained, yellow, or not perfectly straight - a cosmetic issue. While it’s obvious why you should have dental...

We all know that going to the dentist is important, but it’s possible that we don’t appreciate just how important it is. While regular dental checkups are crucial for healthy teeth and gums, they can also be the first step to preventing or treating numerous...

Unknowns can be scary. Going into situations that are inconsistent with your day-to-day routine can cramp your style, causing extra stress that we know you don’t need. We all know that going to your dentist frequently is a great investment in your oral health and your...

New Year’s Resolutions. Even if you don’t make them, the ringing in of the New Year does have a fresh-start feeling. This could be the year that you stop scrolling through Facebook before bed every night. Or maybe this is the year where you start focusing on your...

From high school to college, students have a lot of new things to learn. The independence that comes with moving away from home can be exciting and terrifying, and can be the start of a lot of phone calls home asking “how do I do this?” While students are focused on...

Millions of people suffer from phobias—a somewhat debilitating, unrealistic fear—and an estimated 30 to 40 million have anxiety or fear related to going to seeing their dentist. These cases can be severe and classified as a full-on phobia or can be milder, and...