Older means wiser, right? That’s certainly the case with wisdom teeth. These large molars only begin to emerge in the early adult years, which is the reason for their namesake. Since you get them when you’re older, you’re presumably “wiser”. Every adult can expect to have three sets of molars by the time they’re 21
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When most people think “cancer”, they think lung, breast, brain, or skin cancer. But did you know around 53,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year? Categorized as a head and neck cancer, this includes cancer that affects the mouth and/or throat. And while it’s not as common as the cancers noted above, it
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After the cleaning, flossing, polishing, poking and prodding, you’re whisked away from the dental chair with a clean bill of oral health. In six more months, you’ll be back for another checkup. But wait, what just happened? It’s that easy? Despite the ease of a straightforward appointment, a lot happens at your dental checkup —
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You already know it’s important to go to your twice yearly teeth cleaning exams and to brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day. But if you’re like many dental patients, following up brushing with flossing can be difficult, especially if your teeth are very crowded or you have mobility issues. Or, maybe you
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Try as you might, it is nearly impossible to protect your child from injuries as they grow. Mouth injuries from falls, errant sports equipment or swimming or sledding accidents are common in children. Most injuries or emergencies are minor and result in a bloody gum or lip, but others can be more serious and cause
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If you want your kids to have a lifetime of good dental hygiene and oral health, it’s best to teach them from a very young age. Some of the habits they develop with baby teeth or braces can have long term effects on their teeth and gums. So here are some of our best tips
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Your child just went in for their regular teeth cleaning exam, and the dentist discovered some cavities in their baby teeth. You may think that because your child will lose their baby teeth eventually you may not need to have cavities in baby teeth filled. But having cavities in baby teeth filled can be a
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Whether you’re afraid of bad breath–or worse–been told you have bad breath, there are lots of ways to get rid of or stop your bad breath. Of course, you can always ask your dentist for tips at your next teeth cleaning exam, but in the meantime, here are some of our best tips for how
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Between life getting busy, dental insurance changes, or even fear, some patients find that far more than six months have passed since their last teeth cleaning exam. If you haven’t been to the dentist in years, what do you do? Here are some of our best tips. What to expect if you haven’t been to
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You’ve probably heard your dentist or even dental commercials mention the word “plaque” and how it’s bad for your teeth. But you may not know what it really is and the best way to get rid of it. Read on to learn more about dental plaque, what it is and how to get rid of
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