If you notice that you have a decrease in the amount of saliva in your mouth, you may have a condition known as dry mouth. It usually causes one to feel discomfort and to have difficulty swallowing, chewing, etc. You may also feel that your tongue is rough and dry and that your throat feels…
Use Fluoride to strengthen your baby’s teeth. You may need to find out if your drinking water, whether well water, tap or bottled, is adequately fluoridated. Clean your baby’s teeth. Begin cleaning your baby’s teeth once they come in. Use a soft cloth or baby toothbrush. Around age 2, it is okay to begin…
If you don’t brush properly, plaque can be left on your teeth which can sometimes lead to gum problems and cavities. Even with instruction from your dentist and hygienist, you may still not be able to clean your teeth adequately. Electric toothbrushes have been shown to be better at removing plaque, and where there is…
When you visit us for a dental concern, we will thoroughly examine your mouth and move forward by considering every possible solution. Our goal is always to preserve your natural tooth. However, in specific cases when other restorative treatments will simply not save your tooth or if you are suffering from a particular type of…
You may wonder why you need to schedule a dental checkup once every six months. After all, you keep a good watch on your mouth and can recognize when something doesn’t feel quite right. While we understand that you can probably think up a long list of more enjoyable things to schedule for your daily…
Do your gums bleed slightly when you brush and floss your teeth? Do you right it off as nothing serious, since your teeth and gums look and feel healthy otherwise? You might not realize it by the discreet nature of its early symptoms, but gum disease is one of the most destructive (and, unfortunately, most…
Bad breath, also called halitosis, is one of the more difficult hygiene issues to hide, and everyone will experience it at some point. But, sometimes it seems like no matter what you do, the smell just never leaves. You avoid standing too close when talking to people, and it may even cause you to have…
Sleep apnea is a sleep order that can cause snoring and other problems, which can begin to affect your health if the disorder is not treated. If you experience this condition, you can go to a sleep specialist for help and proper diagnosis. But, did you know that you can also talk to your dentist…
Some sufferers of TMJ disorders (or TMD) are completely unaware of their condition because they have become accustomed to being in pain. It had long been thought that jaw pain is a direct result of stress and clenching your teeth, or bruxism. In some aspects this is correct, but there are now many known factors…
For the most part, caring for your smile is a routine deal; you brush and floss your teeth at least a couple of times a day, and you visit the dentist as often as you’re recommended to. Sometimes, however, taking good care of your smile means acting quickly when you notice signs that something is…