When we get a toothache, most people automatically suspect a cavity, and that’s certainly a possibility. But there are other things that can also cause toothaches, so don’t jump to any conclusions. Before you tell your dentist you need a new filling, consider these other possible causes of your toothache. Gum Disease While cavities get a lot of attention when… Read More
Root Resorption: What It Is and What to Do About It
Resorption occurs any time a part of the body gets absorbed into another part of the body. When we talk about tooth resorption, we generally mean the inflammation and loss of dentin (the inner tissue of the tooth) and cementum (the outer tissue of the tooth) due to absorption. Root resorption specifically refers to when the roots of a tooth… Read More
When and Why to Wear a Mouth Guard
No one likes keeping foreign objects in their mouths for an extended period of time, but even inexpensive mouth guards can be molded into a perfect fit for your teeth so they take up as little space as possible, don’t impede breathing, and protect your teeth all at once! While most people think of football when they think of mouth… Read More
Does That Tooth Need to Go? Five Signs You Need a Tooth Pulled
Whether it’s your wisdom teeth getting in the way of your other teeth and causing problems, or another tooth that has rotted beyond repair, here are five things you need to look out for when it comes to indications you might need to have a tooth pulled. Teeth Are Impacted or Crowded One of the most common causes for extracting… Read More
Reasons to Love Your Teeth This February
Some cynics say Valentine’s Day was invented by Hallmark, while others say it was by chocolate companies. Either way, the fact remains that a lot of cards and candy tend to get exchanged this month, but are your teeth paying the price? As sweet as these treats are, they often come with a hefty price you don’t end up paying… Read More
What Are Your Dental Resolutions for 2019?
It’s the time of year where we all make resolutions to be better people and live better, healthier, more productive lives in the year to come. While diet and exercise often get the most attention when it comes to improving our health, our mouths play a huge role in our overall health and too often they get overlooked. So we… Read More
How to Choose a Natural Toothpaste
This can be trickier than it sounds, mostly because there is no legal requirement for companies to put the word “natural” on their labels. They can literally put anything in their product and still call it “natural,” so choosing a truly natural toothpaste requires a little more research on the part of the consumer. Here’s what you need to look… Read More
3 Ways to Protect Your Kids’ Teeth from Halloween Candy
Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means: Halloween candy. It’s hard to believe all the hard work you’ve put into teaching your kids healthy habits can be overturned in one sugar-infused night, but one sugar bender is all it takes to make kids forget about their healthy foods. To ease the pain that can come… Read More
Why Are My Gums Bleeding?
If you’ve been noticing your gums bleeding, there are many potential causes. It can be hard to narrow it down, but we decided to go ahead and list just a few of the most common causes here: Gingivitis This is the first stage of gum disease and it’s probably the most common cause of bleeding gums. When plaque and bacteria… Read More
Do I Need to Use Mouthwash?
You do everything right. Or at least you think you do. You brush your teeth and floss twice a day every day. You see your dentist every six months on the dot. But what about mouthwash? Have you included that into your daily routine? If you haven’t, should you? To help you answer this question, we’ve assembled some of the… Read More