One minute you are streaming the new season of your favorite show, enjoying a bag of popcorn. And then it happens – you bite down and feel part of a tooth break off. Depending on how much of the tooth is salvageable, you may be able to save it with a crown. But when the…
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Do I Really Need to Floss?
We’ve all been there: You’re sitting in the dentist’s chair and they ask, “Have you been flossing?” Even though the importance of proper brushing, rinsing, and flossing is ingrained in most of us at an early age, this simple act often gets ignored. According to one study, only four out of 10 Americans floss at…
Can Bad Teeth Kill You?
Some people feel like genetics have cursed them with teeth more susceptible to infection and bacteria, and this might be true in some cases. Some, on the other hand, have been blessed with far more resilient teeth than others. If the former has affected you and you weren’t born with the best set of teeth…
Finding the Right Dental Office for Your Invisalign
For years, anyone seeking an orthodontic solution for crooked teeth had little choice beyond traditional metal braces. It’s not that metal braces were not effective, they were just the best option available for a long time. However, now dental patients young and old have more available options, including the clear custom-fitted Invisalign braces. Before There Was Invisalign…
Why Your Dentist Might Recommend a Night Guard
Did you know that grinding your teeth while sleeping can cause significant jaw pain, tension headaches, and even broken or cracked teeth? A condition known as bruxism, this nighttime grinding movement of the teeth can often go unnoticed and untreated for some time. When someone grinds their teeth, it wears down the teeth, can destroy…
Product Spotlight: CariVu
Modern dentistry includes many innovative diagnostic and treatment technologies. It seems that every year brings a new advancement, but they are not all equally useful or beneficial to patients. The CariVu cavity detection device from DEXIS safely provides a valuable service that saves time, money, and teeth! The DEXIS CariVu uses light waves to produce…
Treating TMJ
The Temporomandibular joint, also known as your jaw joint or TMJ, is one of the most complex joints in the body, as it is controlled by a structure of muscles, ligaments, and soft tissue. The temporomandibular joints along with your jaw muscles make it possible for you to open and close your mouth. The human…
Odd Reasons You Might Want to See Your Dentist: Mouth Guards and Snoring
Are you zoning out or daydreaming at work? Having trouble concentrating? Are you waking up frequently during the night? Do you often get sleepy, or even fall asleep when you shouldn’t? A sleep specialist is the number one person you may think of going to for help, but your dentist could be the one you…
The Dangers of Teeth Whitening
Enamel is what gives your teeth their white color when you are born, including both your baby and adult teeth. Of course, your teeth aren’t 100 percent white, but they do have a brighter sheen to them when you are young. This is mainly because you have not yet been exposed to all the things…
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most heavily utilized joints in the human body. Mechanically, the TMJ is what allows you to open and close your mouth, and to a lesser extent, extend and move your jaw from side to side. Functionally, it facilitates eating, talking, and facial expressions. Like so many parts…
