YOU’RE SITTING IN THE DENTAL CHAIR, everything going as planned at your checkup, until your dentist tells you that you have gingivitis. If you haven’t heard of gingivitis before you’re probably thinking, “What is gingivitis? Is it serious? Is it treatable?” We’ve...
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What Causes Stained Teeth?
WE OFTEN TAKE STEPS to achieve that sparkling white smile when we brush in the morning and before we go to bed. The truth is, what we consume throughout the day is often the largest contributor to whether or not our smile will light up a room. Although there are...
Brush Up On Some Toothbrush History
WITH ALL THE AMAZING technology we see today, it's easy to overlook the small wonders of the world—like the toothbrush! This small, but remarkable invention is the staple of our oral hygiene and health. Join us on a journey through time as we explore the way the...
A Missing Filling Requires Our Attention
When a filling is used to repair a small to medium sized cavity, it is intended to stand the test of time. Still, you shouldn’t expect a filling to last forever. As time passes the bacteria in your mouth might start to exploit the cement holding a filling in place....
Learn the Benefits of Dental Implants
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED TOOTH LOSS, you are not alone. In fact, more than 35 million Americans are missing all of their teeth, while 178 million are missing at least one tooth. Here’s the good news: there are solutions for you. Dental Implants Function Much Like...
Calcium Isn’t Just Good for Bones—It Benefits Your Smile Too!
WE'VE ALL BEEN TOLD (and many of us tell our children) that milk builds strong bones. But our nutritional and dietary preferences are not only widely varied, they also change from time to time. Does milk really “do a body good”? Some believe it does, and others...
Items to Stock in Your First Aid Kit for Oral Emergencies
AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY can occur in your mouth, just like any other part of your body. Some of these can be quite serious and require immediate action to prevent further complications. While you can never completely prevent an oral emergency from happening, Jordan...
How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health
DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any more on your plate! Knowing how stress and oral health are connected can help you combat any problems that might arise. Stress May Contribute to Teeth Grinding Bruxism is the...
Saliva: The Unsung Hero of Oral Health
EVER THINK ABOUT HOW GREAT your saliva is? Probably not. We’d love to enlighten you! Saliva has an all-important role in your oral and digestive health. Saliva Has Many Important Functions Our bodies make two to four pints of saliva a day. That means that over a...
Don’t Leave Your Gums Out of Your Oral Hygiene Routine
MOST PEOPLE HAVE MADE a regular habit of brushing their teeth, which is fantastic. But some people might not be the best brushers. Brushing your teeth actually should include more than just your teeth. Let’s talk about an important but often-overlooked element of your...