The weather is finally warming up, and pretty soon your kids will be able to spend some time outside playing their favorite sports! However, no matter how “low contact” your child’s sport may be, there is always a risk of injury when a bunch of kids are all running around in a tight group. Read […]
Read More »Do you often have headaches? Have you noticed pain in your jaw? You may have TMJ, which can be caused by bruxism and can result in a variety of problems. Here is some more information about TMJ and what you can do about it. The temporomandibular joint This joint, also known as the “TMJ,” is […]
Read More »If you often have problems with your teeth – perhaps your dentist says they aren’t getting clean enough with your home care routine – you may be considering getting a Waterpik to use instead of your regular floss. Which one should you be using? Here is some information about using the Waterpik versus old-fashioned floss. […]
Read More »Dentistry is changing and advancing all the time, and although you probably don’t think about it much, you will be happy to know that the changes are directed at making procedures more pleasant and more effective for patients like you! Here is some more information on laser dentistry, one of the latest advances used at […]
Read More »If you have crooked teeth, you have probably been toying with the idea for years to do something about them, which probably brings up images of teenagers wearing uncomfortable metal braces and headgear. This is not an encouraging picture. However, nowadays, there is more than one way to have teeth straightened – porcelain veneers and […]
Read More »“Bruxism” is more commonly known as teeth grinding. It may sound harmless, but it can negatively affect your dental health, your general health, and your quality of life. Here is some more information about bruxism and what you can do about it. What happens if I grind my teeth? If you find yourself having headaches, […]
Read More »When you are pregnant, you have a lot on your mind! And you may think that dental care can wait until after the baby is born. However, taking care of your oral health is just as important now as it ever is. Don’t skip out on your visit to the dentist! Why you can’t skip […]
Read More »It happens to all of us as we get older – one day we look in the mirror and suddenly there are bunch of wrinkles that you don’t remember seeing before. It can be upsetting, but you don’t have to live with wrinkles if you don’t want to. If you are looking for a nonsurgical […]
Read More »Perhaps you’ve been considering a tooth whitening procedure as part of your new year’s resolution to have a beautiful, confident smile. Tooth whitening is a great idea: a great smile can be a boost to the self-esteem, and good self-esteem can be the key to having the best year ever. Once you get your teeth […]
Read More »As you probably know, a thorough dental examination includes dental x-rays. But this may have you wondering about those x-rays: how safe are they, and are they really necessary? What are dental x-rays for? Dental x-rays are actually a very important part of keeping your mouth healthy. X-rays can help your dentist catch any problems […]
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