Posts Categorized: General Dentistry

Quiz: Chewing Discomfort

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 »

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 »

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 »