Posts Categorized: Preventive Dentistry

TMJ Health: Little Things You Can Do

Did you know that there are some little things you can do that can help your TMJ health? If you’re someone who is affected by TMJ disorder, then you know how nice it is to hear that there’s help on the horizon. After all, your jaw joints do so much for you, so keeping them… Read more »

Expiration Dates: Keep These Things In Mind

When you think about expiration dates, you may immediately conjure up images of coupons, dairy items, and other foods that you worry may go bad. The first thing that pops into your mind might not necessarily be your dental hygiene collection! Not to worry! Reminding you about details like these is one of the things… Read more »

Why Worry About Bruxism At All?

Don’t lots of people grit and grind their teeth when they stress, you ask yourself? Is it really that big of a deal if you’re someone who clenches your teeth or grinds them? After all, you eat every day and you talk and your teeth are already taking quite a beating, in a sense, so… Read more »

It’s So Hot Outside: Need Some Smile Tips?

It is so very hot outside, which is something you know can be disastrous and dangerous for your health. Heat exhaustion, dehydration, and more are real risks that you face when you spend a lot of time dealing with high temps. Did you know that this can mean your smile is not quite as safe… Read more »

Frustrating Functional Dilemmas: Things To Remember

Are you dealing with a functional problem with your oral health that’s causing you some serious frustration? Perhaps the challenge includes pain, an interruption to your daily life, some confusion, and even worries about the future of your smile. This is perfectly natural! When your mouth isn’t working to its full potential or you’re experiencing… Read more »

Toothpaste: Is It Fact Or Is It Fiction?

You’re no fool! You know that just because a package or advertisement makes some kind of promise to you, it doesn’t mean it’s real! While this can be helpful for you and may assist you in not becoming duped, it can also feel limiting. Especially in the dental hygiene aisle! You see toothpaste that says… Read more »

Bad Breath: Need A Quick Fix Or Professional Help?

There’s not just one type of bad breath if you want to get detailed about it (and you’re going to want to if you are ready for your smelly mouth to return to its previous existence as a pleasant smelling mouth). Here’s what you need to remember: There’s breath that you can easily improve with… Read more »

Dental Hygiene: Excellence Is In The Details

You know that you’ll get pretty good results with your dental hygiene if you follow the basics of twice-a-day brushing sessions and remembering to floss once, too. However, we often have to remind patients that you cannot fool your smile into thinking that a quick run of your toothbrush over your smile is the same… Read more »