Although often overlooked, flossing is one of the easiest ways to protect your pearly whites and reduce your risk for cavities and gum disease. If you’re looking to kickstart your flossing habit in 2021, read our blog post to help you decide between conventional dental floss or more advanced tools like the Waterpik.
Posts in the Dental Health category:
How to Visit the Dentist During the Pandemic
We have always been extremely mindful of our patients’ health and safety, and we understand that it may add extra stress to visit the dentist during the pandemic. Read our blog post to see what new procedures we’ve added to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.
The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask Your Dental Insurance Company
We know that insurance can be confusing. But it is a powerful tool to help many of our patients afford their dental care. We want our patients to make the most of their insurance benefits. Read our blog post for three important questions that you should always ask your dental insurance provider.
When Is the Best Time of Year to Get Dental Work Done?
For strong and healthy teeth, regular trips to the dentist are essential. Most people need only two checkups every six months. If you need other dental work completed, you’ll come in more often. When is the best time of year to see the dentist? Read our blog post to find out!
Foods to Avoid with Braces
With everyone cooking at home more often these days, you and your family may find yourselves trying out a bunch of new recipes. If you or your child has braces, one thing that’s definitely worth considering besides what’s nutritious and delicious is also what foods might pose a problem for the orthodontic hardware. Read our blog post for a look at foods to avoid with braces.
Why Root Canal Therapy Is Nothing to Fear
It’s time for some myth-busting! While there are many dental procedures that get an undeserved bad rap, few rise to the level of the root canal. In today’s blog post we shed some light on the procedure and bust the myth that root canal therapy is scary.
What Is a Root Canal?
Over the years, a root canal has gained a pretty undesirable reputation. Many people fear the treatment and do everything they can to avoid getting one, even if their dentist has told them they need one. Check out our blog post where we dispel root canal myths and walk you through the process.
Repairing Failing Teeth & Gums
Gum disease and recession can be very serious, and it can take a toll on your teeth. Read our blog post to find out what to expect if you suffer from gum damage.
How Do I Identify Cracked Teeth?
A cracked tooth can be a big dental problem. If the crack is serious, it can expose the nerves in your tooth and cause a lot of pain. Without treatment, serious cracks can lead to health issues. Read our blog post for the signs a tooth or teeth may be cracked.
TMJ Disorder Symptoms
If you’ve been experiencing regular jaw pain, headaches, popping and clicking, or other disruptions in the normal working of your jaw, you may have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Read our blog post where we discuss some of the common symptoms of TMJ disorder as well as share some of the ways our team can help!