Grinding and Clenching
Unexplained soreness of the jaw or neck muscles and persistent headaches could be an indication that you are suffering from bruxism, or grinding and clenching of the teeth. The problem is treatable...
View ArticleDry Mouth: Beyond Thirst
Is your mouth constantly dry and uncomfortable? Do you drink glasses and glasses of water in an attempt to hydrate your tongue, cheeks, and gums—but nothing seems to cure your ailments? Well, first...
View ArticleHow Cavities Start
Finding a cavity during a routine trip to the dentist is a familiar- if unpleasant – experience for many people; but most don’t realize that tooth decay is actually a disease process caused by...
View ArticleMysterious Burning Mouth Syndrome
Most people have experienced the several days of discomfort that comes along with a pizza or hot coffee burn their mouth… just imagine if the burning sensation persisted all day, every day....
View ArticlePlay it Safe!
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are over 600,000 sports-related dental injuries treated in emergency rooms across the U.S. annually. Now that the kids are back in school and...
View ArticleLong in the Tooth
Aside from the usual worries like gum disease and cavities, there is a whole other realm of dental problems that most people may be unaware of. Teeth are finite, they will not last forever if they are...
View ArticleFeeding Your Teeth This Holiday Season
Are you ready to sink your teeth into Thanksgiving turkey? What about the Christmas ham? The meats you enjoy probably won’t make the dentistry news headlines, but all of those delectable sweets just...
View ArticleA Look at Oral Cancer
Lives all around us are being touched by cancer. We all have friends, family members, or co-workers that have battled this ever-spreading disease, yet we try to ignore the possibility of it ever...
View ArticleDreaming of Sparkling Whites for Christmas?
‘Tis the season to be jolly and what brings in the holiday cheer like a little bit of wine? With the New Year around the corner, plenty of celebrations are sure to be in order. Unfortunately, the...
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