How Can We Guard Against Gum Recession?
How can we guard against gum recession when many people believe the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people (that’s where the saying “long in the tooth” came from), but it [...]
Your Medications and Oral Health
MOST MEDICATIONS come with a list of possible side effects, including side effects that impact oral health. These side effects are common even when the medications have nothing to do with your teeth or gums, so [...]
Toothpaste, How Do We Find the Right One?
THERE ARE SO many choices of toothpaste in our grocery stores. With an entire aisle of oral paste options to choose from, we want to help our patients narrow things down a little based on [...]
How Does A Dental Sealant Prevent Cavities?
AS A PARENT, maybe you spend a lot of your time worrying about whether your child’s teeth will develop cavities. Obviously, it’s critical to teach them how to brush and floss and encourage them to do [...]
Mouth Breathing Can Affect Our Teeth
YOU MAY HAVE heard the insult “mouth-breather” in recent years thanks to the popularity of the show Stranger Things. There are actually many good health reasons to avoid breathing through your mouth if nose breathing is [...]
Thumbsucking, When Does It Become a Problem?
A PACIFIER OR THUMBSUCKING or finger sucking habit that lasts beyond the toddler years can have a negative impact on a child’s teeth and jaws. A Healthy Self-Soothing Habit In infancy and toddler-hood, these are [...]