Mar 25, 2021
One of the most common reasons to seek emergency dental care is a condition that may sound foreign to you even though the symptoms are all too familiar. Pulpitis, a dental condition characterized by swelling of the pulp inside the tooth, can cause tooth pain and...
Mar 2, 2021
Finding time in between work, soccer practice, and social activities to get you and your family members to their respective doctor, dentist, orthodontist, and eye appointments can be challenging. Managing the family calendar alone can leave you with your head...
Feb 18, 2021
With proper brushing, flossing, and regular dental cleanings, the roots of your teeth should be covered. Your jawbone holds the roots of all the teeth in your mouth, and gum tissue covers them both. In between the bone and the soft tissue is a transition zone known as...
Feb 3, 2021
Many of the dental techniques and procedures used to care for patients’ teeth have remained unchanged for decades. Tartar and plaque still need removing, and cavities need filling. However, having someone else rooting around in your mouth, scraping and drilling away...
Jan 19, 2021
You may think of brushing and flossing as personal grooming habits that should be observed daily to keep your teeth looking clean and keep bad breath from developing. However, your oral hygiene routine can have a significant impact on your heart and lung health....
Jan 8, 2021
All parents worry about their kids. We worry about their health, their education, their friends, their choice in music, the food they eat, and the food they don’t. The list is endless. One thing we shouldn’t have to worry about is how snacking is affecting their oral...
Dec 19, 2020
The season of pumpkin spice has passed and the Christmas carols are upon us. The Holidays of 2020 might look very different–if there are elementary school music programs, the little angel voices will be muffled behind masks, online shopping will be more popular,...
Dec 9, 2020
Once upon a time, there was a husband that forgot his anniversary. Just wait, it gets better. The man’s wife wasn’t too thrilled with her husband’s forgetfulness. She, after all, had gotten him a new tie and a watch. He jumped in and contritely started making dinner...
Nov 21, 2020
November is a month of gratitude. It drums up images of Pilgrims and Native Americans sitting together at a table that is groaning under a bounty of harvest. The pilgrim hats have fallen out of style, but there are plenty of groaning tables and full bellies when...
Nov 9, 2020
Sucking thumbs starts early. The sucking instinct is a powerful one, essential for eating and survival. And it starts early, even before birth. Sometimes a baby will find their thumb and suck away while floating around in amniotic fluid and getting ready for entry to...
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