In our later years, we experience different oral health issues than we had when we were younger. Knowing how and why to take care of your teeth throughout your life, … read more
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?
Question: Hot and cold foods often make my teeth hurt. Why are my teeth sensitive? Sensitive teeth are a common dental common for many adults. If you notice that hot … read more
What To Do When A Tooth Is Chipped or Broken
While you hopefully won’t have to deal with a chipped or broken tooth often, its best to be prepared and know what to do should this common dental injury take … read more
Question: Why Is My Mouth Dry In The Morning?
Question: Some mornings I wake up, my mouth is extremely dry. What causes this? There are a number reasons why your mouth could be excessively dry in the morning. Snoring, … read more
How Do Whitening Toothpastes Work?
Any toothpaste you use will help to remove surface stains from tooth enamel with the use of mild abrasives. However, there are some toothpastes that are specially designed to whiten … read more
5 Ways To Get Kids Interested in Brushing
Getting kids to brush their teeth isn’t the easiest task in the world. Often times, they begrudgingly oblige in order to appease you, the parents, but this isn’t the best … read more
What Are Dental Sealants?
Dental sealants are thin clear, white, or slightly tinted plastic coatings that are applied by a dentist to the grooves and depressions on the back teeth to protect the teeth from … read more
Question: Why Are Some Spaces Between Teeth Larger Than Others?
Question: Some of my teeth have larger spaces than others in between them. I notice this when I floss and have more food particles in between some teeth and not … read more
How Does Sugar Damage Teeth?
With Halloween approaching this week, many parents are wondering how much candy they should allow their children to have, and how sugar really affects teeth. Sugar is bad for the … read more
What Is Oral Cancer?
According to the Mayo Clinic: “Mouth cancer occurs when cells on your lips or in your mouth develop changes (mutations) in their DNA. These mutations allow cancer cells to grow … read more
