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Things to Consider Prior to Getting an Electric Flosser

Dec. 30, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

We have all had that moment while we are busy quickly running through our oral care routine. We glance at our floss or floss picks and tell ourselves we will make up for it later. If flossing is one o...Read More

Why Some Teeth Get Chipped and Others Do Not

Dec. 15, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

Chipped teeth can happen for a multitude of reason. They can occur due to physical damage during sports or accidents, but they can also happen due to tooth decay. What tooth is chipped can say a lot a...Read More

Top 3 Reasons to Avoid Dental Tourism

Nov. 30, 2019 ⋅ Categories: Dental Blog

There is nothing wrong with traveling to see the world. It can provide you with experiences that you will always remember. There are some people that travel for a different reason. They head out to ge...Read More

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

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