How to Get Ready for the First Dental Visit
PARENTS CAN DO a lot to help their child come into the dentistโs office feeling relaxed and…
A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Dental Habits
PARENTING CAN BE such a wild time that you might struggle to find a moment to brush your own teeth, let alone brush theirs and…
Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!
THERE WONโT BE a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth…
Warning Signs You Have Gum Disease
Signs and Symptoms of Gum Disease Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is the most common oral disease among American adults. Itโs so common that thereโs already a 50% chance you have it if youโre over 30. The disease begins as gingivitis, a mild type of gum inflammation. The early stages of gingivitis are…
Medieval England Versus Bad Breath
NOT MUCH WAS understood in Medieval England about cavities or gum disease, but they…
What Can Parents Do About Teething?
SOME OF US remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention…
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Teeth
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is a…
Chewing Ice Is Bad for Our Teeth
WE HEAR A LOT that itโs bad to chew ice. Itโs because ice can do a lot of damage to our teeth and gums.
History Includes Some Odd Teeth Traditions
THEREโS A LOT OF strange stuff buried in the history of dental health and hygiene, but there are a…
How to Protect Against Childhood Tooth Injuries
CHILDHOOD IS A TIME of scraped knees and bumps and bruises as kids run around discovering the world. As pediatric…