Dental hygiene is often easily looked-over as most of its problems are not evident anywhere but inside your mouth. However, according to Susan Karabin, DDS, “Gum disease produces a bleeding, infected wound that’s the equivalent in size to the palms of both your hands.” If one were to develop a serious infection on a limb… Read more »
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Four Suggestions to a Healthier Smile
From whitening toothpaste to bleaching trays, professional teeth cleanings to veneers, most people are constantly working to improve their smile. While there are many ways to keep your pearly whites looking their best, we have compiled a list of four of the easiest ways you can improve your smile. Change your toothbrush – After 2-3… Read more »
8 Facts About Bruxism in Children
Teeth grinding often occurs with children, especially while they sleep. Speak with your dentist if you are worried about your child’s teeth grinding or clenching (also known as bruxism). Here are a few facts about bruxism in children that may help you understand it better. Bruxism isn’t unusual. It happens with 15-30% of children. You… Read more »
What Is a Toothache, Exactly?
There’s one word that makes people wince even more than phrases like “Monday morning” or “income taxes,” and that word is “toothache.” But what is a toothache, exactly? And what causes a toothache? Simply put, a toothache is pain in or around a tooth. And you may know from sad experience that a toothache can… Read more »
Mint Toothpaste
Have you ever noticed that just about every toothpaste you find at the store is mint flavored? From peppermint and spearmint to Mint Chocolate Trek, Vanilla Mint Spark, and Lime Spearmint Zest; the thing that nearly all toothpaste has in common is mint. Humans can distinguish hundreds of different flavors, so what is it about… Read more »