Remember the wise old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?” This statement is very true when it comes to your oral health. This is because we only get one set of permanent teeth and these teeth have to last us for a lifetime. This can be a challenge for many
Fall is here and that means the start of team sports such as football, lacrosse and baseball. Fall also means that basketball season is just around the corner. If you have children that participate in contact sports such as football, baseball, softball, basketball, lacrosse and others, it is really important to make sure that they
Have you ever chipped a tooth? If you have not ever chipped a tooth, you’re a lucky soul because having a chipped tooth is quite common and sometimes happens for no apparent reason. No one tries to chip their teeth, let’s face it a chipped tooth is not nice to look at, they can be
No one wants to have bad breath. Let’s face it; it is inevitable to avoid bad breath all together. Having occasional bad breath from an overly flavorful meal isn’t what we are talking about. Do you or someone you know suffer from chronic bad breath? Bad breath can send the wrong impression or make a
Did you know that tooth decay is the most chronic childhood disease? Tooth decay in children is five times more common that childhood asthma and nearly seven times more common than hay fever. It is proven that poor oral health in children can lead to more serious health issues later in life. Problems such as
Doesn’t it seem like everything is working against your smile staying white and bright? Two things that you can’t live without are the two main culprits and those smile demons are eating and drinking. There are however things that you can avoid to help maintain a spectacular smile. Because teeth are naturally porous they have
Have you ever woken up in the morning with an aching or sore jaw? Does it hurt to open your mouth or chew food from time to time? If you suffer from headaches or jaw aches, you may suffer from temporomandibular disorder (TMD). TMD targets the jaw joint know as the temporomandibular joint. It is
If your child sucks their thumb you may be wondering what type of ramifications lie ahead with general dental health. Thumbsucking is a natural reflex for children. A child will suck on thumbs, fingers, pacifiers or other objects to make them feel secure, calm and happy. This sucking process helps them learn about their world.
Porcelain inlays and onlays are dental restorations or indirect fillings created to restructure a tooth’s anatomy. They allow teeth to function and look like a whole, natural tooth. Inlays and onlays are similar to a metal filling however this more aesthetically appealing option is used to strengthen teeth and replace old or damaged fillings. This
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