When you think of what may be causing your headaches, many things may come to mind – lack of sleep, stress, poor posture, et cetera. But one reason you may not have considered is that a dental issue may be causing those headaches. Most people don’t expect oral health and headaches to be related. But…
Cavities
Can Certain Foods Help Prevent Cavities?
We all know that the best way to prevent cavities is to brush and floss regularly, and to visit the dentist for regular cleanings and checkups. But did you know that eating certain foods can help prevent cavities? Food plays a very important role in dental health. Below, we explore beneficial foods as well as…
What Happens if You Don’t Treat an Infected Tooth?
What do pain, sensitivity when chewing, bad breath, facial swelling, and fever have in common? They’re all signs of an abscessed tooth – a condition where a pocket of pus (caused by a bacterial infection) builds up around the tooth. Every year approximately 200,000 Americans suffer from the debilitating pain brought on by an infected…
Potential Causes for Toothaches
Toothaches are so painful that they can grind everything else in your day-to-day life to a standstill. There are a variety of potential causes for toothaches and it’s important to determine what the cause is so that you can get the right treatment. Often times when you end up needing dental assistance, it’s better to…
How to Choose the Right Toothpaste
The abundant toothpaste brands, types, and advertising hype can make it difficult to find the one that’s right for you. Toothpaste touts everything from added fluoride, protection against cavities, gingivitis, plaque and tartar buildup, as well as help with sensitivity, teeth whitening, and breath freshening. The purpose of toothpaste is to help keep your teeth and…
Summer Tips for Healthy Teeth
Summer is a great time of year to enjoy the nice weather, spend time outside with family and friends, and enjoy yummy snacks. However, there are a lot of popular summer foods that are not so good for your teeth. Here are some tips that can help you maintain healthy teeth and gums this summer….
Conditions that May Complicate Dental Care
The state of your oral health is often a reflection of what’s going on with the rest of your body. For example, a healthy diet and good habits promote healthy teeth and gums. Health problems associated with the mouth, teeth, and gums can be indicative of a condition that affects other systems, or the entire…
Will My Root Canal Make Me Loopy?
If you have ever had a toothache, you know it is not the kind of pain you can ignore for long. One of the causes of tooth pain is an infection of the root. We will talk more about how that happens, but when the root of your tooth is infected, you may end up…
What are Cavities and How are They Formed?
“Look ma, no cavities!” was the tagline used for decades that allowed a famous national brand of toothpaste to beat out its competition. To this day, a clean bill of health after routine preventive-care dental appointments includes a finding of no cavities. But what, exactly are cavities and how are they formed? Cavities or “caries”…
Best Practices for Teaching Children How to Brush Their Teeth
Those adorable baby teeth your child flashes can melt your heart. Unfortunately, more children are getting cavities than ever before – about 40% have at least one by the time they even enter kindergarten. Learning to care for baby teeth sets your child up for a lifetime of good habits that will keep their smile…