How to Deal with Dental Anxiety Even though going to the dentist is generally seen as a normal part of life, many people are prone to feeling some degree of anxiety when it’s their time to go. Dental care is an essential part of maintaining overall health, and if someone feels anxious about a procedure,...Read More

Why Dentists X-Ray Teeth When you go to the dentist for your semi-annual checkup, you may notice that at one of them, your hygienist requests that they perform x-rays for your dentist to review. Most of us have the procedure done without much thought, but there are a few people who have questions about it,...Read More

If you’ve ever had a cavity, you’ve most likely have gotten a filling. Fillings are pretty straightforward from a dental perspective, but most people don’t really know the ins and outs of this procedure. We want to help our patients – past, present, and future – alleviate any negative feelings they may have surrounding this...Read More

The Best Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth Eating is, of course, one of the few things that everyone needs to do, so it’s important to eat well in order to keep our bodies healthy and happy for as long as possible. Doctors everywhere recommend that we eat a balanced diet consisting of mostly fruits...Read More

Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush One of the best ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy throughout your life is to brush and floss them regularly. Brushing your teeth is a great way to get rid of the surface-level grime that’s on your teeth and disrupt bacterial growth that happens in the mouth.  But,...Read More

Yes, Your Dentist Can Tell You Haven’t Flossed Even though you’re supposed to brush twice a day and floss once a day, most people’s oral care routine consists of brushing at least once a day and flossing every once in a while. So, when it’s time for a biannual dentist appointment, they are compelled to...Read More

Tips for Brushing Your Teeth Having great oral care is one of the best ways to ensure that you’re taking care of yourself and your body. That’s why brushing (and flossing!) your teeth daily to monitor your mouth for any changes should be an integral part of your day. Everyone knows that you need to...Read More

Why You Should Consider TMJ Dentistry TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint of your body. In layman’s terms, TMJ is the joint where your corners or your jaw meet with the rest of your skull. Everyone has two of them, one on each side of the mouth, and they work together to perform...Read More

We would bet money that, as you’re reading this, you’re in a relaxed position and your top and bottom teeth are touching each other. Were we right? If yes, you’re not alone. Most people, when they close their mouths, automatically close their jaws completely, causing their teeth to touch. But, did you know that your...Read More

4 Signs That You Should Visit a Dentist While it’s recommended that you visit your dentist twice a year, many people don’t quite make it that often. Or, they might not go for years or even at all due to a host of different reasons. And, unfortunately, these people can wait until they have a...Read More