3 treatments for your TMJ pain TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint, is an acronym used interchangeably with TMD and TMJD to refer to a Temporomandibular Joint Disorder. If you suffer daily with this disorder, you know too well that it is more than a simple pain in the neck. If you have persistent aching in your...Read More

Getting in a brushing habit can be a battle! Children are already tired at bedtime, causing them to be even less cooperative while completing their nighttime hygiene routine. Here are a few tips on getting your children’s teeth cleaned successfully. 1. Start young.  Begin brushing your baby’s gums even before their teeth come in. They...Read More

What are your gums telling you? Do you have red, sore gums? Have you noticed any bleeding or tenderness when you brush your teeth lately? Do you have any discomfort when you chew or teeth that seem a bit unstable and loose? These are all indications of an oral infection called gum disease. If you...Read More

The truth about what is really causing your headaches or migraines Do you suffer from headaches or migraines? Are they a rare occurrence or chronic and severe? Do you normally dismiss your pain and blame it on stress or allergies? While these are often triggers of headaches, your pain may actually be caused by something...Read More

  Sugar is getting a bad rap lately– it can lead to diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It is also just as bad for your teeth! Tooth decay occurs when the bacteria that naturally occurs in your mouth interacts with sugar and creates an acid in your mouth. This can cause cavities and tooth decay....Read More

Sustaining good dental health during pregnancy Good oral health during pregnancy includes eating a well-balanced diet with plenty of dairy products, leafy greens and fresh fruits. This also helps to establish the healthy growth of your infant’s teeth, which begin to develop during your first trimester. Avoid the temptation of sweets, as this might promote or...Read More

In celebration of National Toothbrush Day (June 26) , we are addressing the modern day hygiene question: electric vs. manual toothbrush…which should you choose?! You can get an effective cleaning from either tool. There is no need to bust your budget for an electric toothbrush after reading this article, but that being said, numerous studies...Read More

3 surprising effects of sleep apnea If you find yourself going to bed earlier and earlier, sleeping in later, and yet you still can’t get rid of a crushing sense of fatigue, you could be dealing with a sleep disorder. Sleep disorder symptoms include: Never feeling well-rested Difficulty concentrating Mood swings Gasping for breath in...Read More

Our Dental Protection Plan: A new take on dental insurance Are you looking for an alternative to a traditional dental insurance that may have limits on services covered or restrictions on dentists you can visit? Selecting a dental plan can be a confusing process and many plans place limits on the services covered. All Smiles Care’s  Dental...Read More

3 myths about implant surgery With more than 30 million Americans with missing teeth, dental implant surgery is becoming the standard treatment for replacing missing teeth. There is another option to replace missing teeth – dentures – but the benefits of dental implants – a more beautiful and lasting a lifetime smile – make them...Read More