The tongue is one of those parts of the body that we don’t give too much thought to, until it starts to give us trouble. If it is sore or has an odd bump or lump that only recently appeared, you may be wondering if it’s time to make an appointment with your dentist, or if […]
Read More »If you smoke, you are probably tired of everyone – from your mom to your doctor – telling you that you should quit. It can be a difficult thing to do, but if you need one more reason, you might want to consider how smoking may be negatively affecting your oral health and how your smile […]
Read More »Are you missing one or more teeth? It can make it difficult to enjoy your favorite foods, make you feel self-conscious when talking to people, and can even make it difficult to speak so that people can understand you. It can be bad for your oral health and the health of your jaw. It can […]
Read More »Whether you are having a cosmetic dental procedure done or having a tooth pulled, it can leave your mouth a little sore, and it can leave you feeling a little cranky. If you are planning on having a dental procedure done, here are a few tips for a quick and problem-free recovery! Stock up the pantry You […]
Read More »If you are missing teeth, you have a few options available to you to correct the problem. However, you should know that dental implants have many advantages – they are good not just for your oral health but for the health of your jaw as well. Read on for more information on dental implants and how they […]
Read More »For many women, remembering to take their birth control pill is an important part of the day. And if you’ve been taking the pill for a while, you probably already know that it can affect things such as your mood and your weight. But you should also know, if you are trying to decide which […]
Read More »Life gets pretty busy, and you may not even realize that October is National Dental Hygiene Month! It’s a great time to make sure that you and your entire family are doing all you can to take good care of your teeth, and to make sure you don’t have any bad habits that may be causing […]
Read More »Maybe you’ve always wanted straighter teeth, maybe you wore braces when you were a kid but your teeth have moved around since then, or maybe your crooked teeth are causing you jaw pain and problems. It is easy to understand why you might be putting off getting metal braces for crooked teeth, but not to […]
Read More »If you are a first time parent, you likely have many questions as to what you can expect for the next 18 or so years, as far as your child’s health. As far as their teeth are concerned, help is always available at Soft Touch Dentistry – but here are a few things you should know. Taking […]
Read More »TMJ can be very painful, and for many people, an easy and quick solution for the pain is to take an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen or aspirin. However, there are some very good reasons why you should treat your TMJ and not just the painful symptoms. What is TMJ? “TMJ” stands for “temporomandibular joint,” and […]
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