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Things to Do to Prepare for a Tooth Extraction

Nov. 15, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Having a tooth pulled can be frightening. If your teeth are loose, some are broken, or they have become severely decayed, sometimes our dentist may not be able to repair them with fillings, root canal...Read More

Stress Can Make the Effects of Bruxism Worse

Oct. 30, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Stress levels are the strongest predictor of bruxism, implicated in 70% of cases (The Bruxism Association). Most people can grind and clench their jaw here or there. Occasional teeth grinding, medical...Read More

Straws Can Help You Avoid Some Dental Stains

Oct. 15, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

There is a lot of different content on the internet about straws and their effect on your teeth when drinking coffee, wine, or sugary sodas. You may have heard of the wine company’s creating win...Read More

How to Manage the Discomfort of a Cavity Until We Can See You

Sep. 30, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

When you suspect you have a cavity or if we discover a cavity during a routine visit, you do not always have to take care of it immediately. You can set up an appointment in the near future, but until...Read More

How to Keep Your Toothbrush Clean

Sep. 15, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Keeping your mouth cleans means brushing the inside of the mouth, the tongue, the teeth, gums and more. When this is the case, you need to make sure that your tool for cleaning your mouth is also clea...Read More

Ways of Improving Your Flossing Technique

Aug. 30, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Some of the questions we ask of our patients when they come in to visit us is what their oral health routine is. We want to find out if a person is brushing and flossing regularly. The reason we want ...Read More

Reasons You May Wake Up with Jaw Pain

Aug. 15, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Do you wake up in the morning with jaw pain? If so, there are several potential causes, and it is important to identify the source to create the right treatment plan. These are some of the most common...Read More

What Options Your Teeth Have That Do Not Include Extraction

Jul. 30, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Tooth decay is probably one of the most common problems we see. Some of it is due to a poor oral hygiene regimen, or a diet high in acids, or medications that you may have been taking. Whatever the re...Read More

Ways Mouth Guards Can Protect Against Oral Pain

Jul. 15, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Mouth guard can do so much for those that use them or need them. When you play sports, or if you grind your teeth or clench your jaw or any other reason, a mouth guard might be something recommended. ...Read More

Do Gums Get Any Benefits from Mouthwash?

Jun. 20, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Basic oral hygiene routines include a few steps. Daily brushing and flossing are the most basic things people can do to maintain good oral health. Regular visits for checkups and cleanings at our offi...Read More

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