Was your last coffee break interrupted by unexpected and extremely uncomfortable dental pain? Did your attempt to enjoy a celebratory first-day-of-school ice cream cone with your kids, end in wincing due to dental sensitivity? If so, you could be struggling with a dental cavity. Many people don’t realize just how prevalent cavities are in America.…
Do you worry that your smile is in need of restorative treatment? If you have been experiencing dental pain or other warning signs of trouble, it is likely that you do need to visit the dentist to receive smile-saving restorative treatment. Fortunately, modern dental restorations are designed to be both comfortable, and, in many cases,…
Great parents know that packing school lunches is both an art form and an exercise in patience. After all, most kids are pretty picky eaters, who may request dozens of special alterations to their sandwiches and snacks. To help make lunch packing a bit more successful and a lot less stressful, you can actually take…
Your children are about to be home for summer break, which mean they’re about to enjoy more downtime. Since kids love to snack, this could also mean increasing their chances of developing tooth decay. Fortunately, you can help protect their smiles from cavities during summer break.
Did you commit to taking better care of your smile this year? Are you determined to make it to December without a single cavity? If so, you may have already vowed to brush and floss your teeth daily. You may even have scheduled your six-month dental checkups and cleanings. If you really want to enjoy…
Most people take great pride in their smiles, and understand that to keep them healthy, much less beautiful, they must combine diligent dental hygiene with regular preventive care. Unfortunately not everyone knows what is really required to maintain great oral health. Do you sometimes wonder if you could or should be doing more to keep…
Do you grind your teeth? If so, you could be endangering your smile. Without treatment bruxism, the term for chronic teeth grinding, can damage teeth and increase the risk of serious oral health complications. Fortunately, there are noninvasive and comfortable options for treating this disorder.
On a television show, it can be funny to watch someone share a space with a person who snores. Think of the new roommate who sounds like a diesel engine when he sleeps, or the long-suffering wife whose husband’s snores practically shake the room. In reality, snoring makes it harder for you to get restful…
Gum disease is one of the more wide-spread dental health issues, affecting more than half of the adult population in the United States. The good news is that with good hygiene and proper dental care, you can largely prevent gum disease from developing. However, if you notice the signs of its beginning stage, known as…
Dental visits have come a long way in the past 100 years. The first US dental X-rays were made around 1900. The first dental hygienist education program was established in 1913. In 1945, Grand Rapids began the first community program of fluoridated drinking water. Innovations in dental technology are ongoing, and they make a difference…
