It can be quite alarming to find yourself faced with chewing discomfort. However, if you’re someone who tends to try to “tough things out” then you may be tempted to give yourself quite a while to see if the issue continues. Then again, if you react quite quickly to any type of discomfort, you may… Read more »
Posts Categorized: General Dentistry
When Brushing Hurts (But It Doesn’t Hurt Your Smile)!
What should you do when dental hygiene hurts? Well, if it’s your smile that is uncomfortable, you should check in on your habits and then come see us because something like gingivitis or decay may be affecting you. Now, what if it’s not your oral tissues that hurt? Perhaps you are experiencing pain in your… Read more »
Dry Mouth: What Can I Do?
If your mouth isn’t pleasantly moist (this might not be something you notice until it’s missing), then chances are good that you are dealing with dry mouth. What’s this mean, exactly? Well, it’s a condition that occurs when your mouth is short on saliva. You might not be making enough of it or, in many… Read more »
Quiz: The Truth About Toothpicks
You might not have ever spent much time thinking about toothpicks, which is why the idea that there’s some hidden truth behind them may seem quite dramatic! As a matter of fact, this tiny utensil is something that may seem harmless but that can actually lead to some serious issues for your smile health! So,… Read more »
Quiz: Do You Know Your Areas Of Dental Care?
Do you know what you need from us based on your goal at the moment? If you want a whiter smile, do you know which area of dentistry this calls for? When you’re aware of the major categories within dental care, it makes it much easier for you to understand the treatments and the journey… Read more »
If Your Floss Could Speak To You
If your dental hygiene products suddenly came alive, could sit you down, and could have a quick word with you, do you have any idea what they might say? Are you sure about what you might be hearing from your dental floss? Let’s begin with this essential and oft overlooked aspect of home dental care…. Read more »
What Your Toothache Might be Saying
No one likes to have to deal with a tender and troubled tooth. When tooth pain flares up, it is generally OK to give it a few days, to see if things subside. There are transient conditions (such as changes in airline cabin pressure when flying) that can cause a temporary toothache due to sinus… Read more »
Smile Care: Start New Holiday Traditions!
Of course, if you are perfectly happy with your holiday traditions, you are well in your right to keep them exactly as they are. However, we think you might not have many oral health related ones, which we would be very happy to help you create! If you’re thinking to yourself, “As a matter of… Read more »
Dental Hygiene: Pain And What’s Happening
When you find that you’re experiencing pain when you practice dental hygiene, you may wonder: Is dental pain normal? Is something wrong? Is it you or, perhaps, is something wrong with your smile that requires you to receive treatment? We invite you to get the introductory details with a quick quiz, so you feel like… Read more »
The Toilet And Your Toothbrush: 2 Reasons To Beware
One thing that may never have crossed your mind when you’re thinking about ways to improve your dental hygiene experience might be: The toilet. Who cares about the toilet? This is brushing and flossing we are talking about here! Well, you may be surprised to learn that this bathroom fixture may cause some very frustrating… Read more »