Dental X-rays aren’t necessarily the most pleasant of experiences. In fact, they’re rather uncomfortable. Not quite as uncomfortable as a needle in your gums, but still uncomfortable nonetheless. The question then becomes: How often should you have your teeth X-rayed? Well, there are just some things that you can see…

The clinical term for bad breath is halitosis. For some, it can be extremely embarrassing. Drug and convenience stores are chock-full of remedies like gum, mints, and more to obscure bad breath, but what actually prevents it? In some cases, bad breath can be addressed by modifying your dental habits…

With all the fancy dental hygiene tools on the market right now, even diligent consumers can be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices. But which ones are really necessary and which ones just appeal to dental neuroses? Read this article to find out! The Basics: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and Dental…

Dental sealants are a layer of plastic that go on the back teeth. They’re usually placed on molars and premolars in an effort to prevent tooth decay. The sealant binds to the grooves in the tooth forming a protective layer on top of your enamel. The reason why sealants are…

If you have a toothache, you’ve likely scoured the internet looking for home remedies to tide yourself over until you can get in to see the dentist. While these methods may produce short-term alleviation of pain, they don’t treat the underlying cause of the toothache. Toothaches are caused by advanced…

The traditional way of treating cavities is by drilling and filling. If a cavity has just begun in your mouth, there may be other options. But by the time most folks find their way into the dentist’s chair, they’re likely experiencing some kind of tooth pain related to the decay…

Did you know almost 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral and throat cancers this year? Oral cancer kills one American every hour and that the 5-year survival rate of those diagnosed is only slightly more than 64 percent.  Oral cancer’s incidence rate has increased in the last five years…

When pulling together your sports equipment, don’t forget about getting a mouthguard. Whether you’re participating in organized sports or are a weekend warrior, you should think about the importance of protecting your mouth. A properly fitted mouthguard, or mouth protector, is a key piece of athletic gear that can help…

Dental implants have changed how dentistry is performed more than any other advancement in the last 25 years. Dental implants have many applications to enhance oral health for patients throughout the world. Unfortunately, there is a large amount of inaccurate information and in some cases completely false information. Immense amounts…

Caring For Baby Teeth As soon as your baby’s teeth break through the gums, they need attention and care. In fact, the American Dental Association recommends that you bring your baby to the dentist soon after the first tooth comes in and no later than the child’s first birthday. This…