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If you’re like most people, you probably don’t remember much about your permanent teeth coming in when you were in grade school other than the excitement of losing a baby tooth and planning how you would spend your Tooth Fairy money.  However, you may very well remember your wisdom teeth coming in and their subsequent […]

It’s not a mystery that good oral hygiene is vital to maintaining your overall health and wellbeing.  It’s also not a revelation that brushing your teeth is a critical part of maintaining good oral hygiene. Choosing the right toothbrush, however, can be a bit murky. Toothbrushes with nylon bristles were invented in the late 1930s,

When you think of oral health, your first thought is probably of keeping your teeth cavity-free and strong. However, maintaining healthy gums is also a critical part of having a healthy smile and excellent oral health.  Gum disease is often painless, especially in the beginning stages, so many people may not know anything is wrong. 

Whether your kid is playing a pickup game of softball in the park, competing in a travel basketball league or battling it out in the pool during a water polo match, injuries are par for the course. And dental injuries, meaning injuries to the mouth and/or teeth, are a lot more common that you may

While establishing good brushing and flossing habits is a well-known way to prevent cavities and maintain good oral hygiene in children, parents may not know about another valuable tool in fighting cavities – dental sealants. So what exactly are dental sealants, and how do they help keep your kiddo cavity free? Here are the top

If you didn’t have braces when you were a kid, or you weren’t diligent about wearing your retainers, you might be considering getting braces as an adult. And you’re not alone – more and more adults are seeking out orthodontic treatment.  However, there are still many myths out there about braces that make many adults

Bad breath, or halitosis, is not only embarrassing, but it can also be the sign of serious underlying health conditions. Whether you’ve just eaten a particularly smelly food or aren’t brushing and flossing as well as you should be, you definitely want to avoid this odorous problem. Read on for the most common causes of

Visiting the dentist shouldn’t be stressful – for kids or adults – but surveys have shown that approximately 36% of the adult population suffers from anxiety related to dental visits. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy for parents to inadvertently pass on their fear of the dentist to their kids.  And this is definitely not a

“You have a cavity.” These are words that everyone dreads hearing when they visit the dentist. Good oral hygiene is obviously the best way to prevent cavities from forming; however, sometimes cavities happen even to those who practice good brushing and flossing. What Exactly is a Cavity?  Cavities are caused when food and bacteria build

Around four to six months old, most babies start showing signs of teething. Amid all of the irritability, drooling and red and swollen gums associated with teething, parents suddenly become aware of another important aspect of baby safety and health – preventing dental injuries and establishing good oral hygiene. Although it may seem overwhelming, the