With Halloween comes ghosts, goblins and goodies—and the sugar in those treats can play some unwanted tricks on your teeth if you’re not careful. Here’s why: The bacteria in your mouth are probably more excited to eat Halloween candy than […]
Read Full ArticleThe temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. TMJ disorders can cause pain in your jaw joint and in the muscles that control jaw movement. Some symptoms resulting from TMJ disorder include: Pain […]
Read Full ArticleWhat is the right time and order for the different steps of dental hygiene? Starting your morning with fresh breath is always important; so should it be before eating or after? If your breakfast involves oranges or anything acidic it’s […]
Read Full ArticleThis is the time of year when kids are heading back to school and last minute appointments are being made. The best kind of checkup are cavity free checkups. Parents can help with this by instilling a good oral habit of […]
Read Full ArticleCNN (9/20, Udesky) discusses the age at which children […]
Read Full ArticleSugary drinks are becoming a popular beverage choice for many people on a daily basis. Unfortunately, these drinks are not healthy for you or your smile. Everyone has harmful bacteria in their mouths that get energy from the sugars and […]
Read Full ArticleWith Spring and Summer sports beginning, it is important for athletes to wear mouth guards. Did you know that one-third of all dental injuries are sports related? Mouth guards not only help protect teeth and mouth during sports […]
Read Full ArticleEarly childhood caries is defined as the presence of one or more decayed, missing (due to caries) or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a preschool-age child between birth and 6 years old. The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes this […]
Read Full ArticleIn continuing coverage, The New York Times (4/25, Bakalar, Subscription Publication) reports that a review of studies of medication and medication combinations for pain relief shows “over-the-counter pain pills are safer and more effective than prescription opioids for controlling the […]
Read Full ArticleThe answer is Yes! Our doctors are skilled at providing that first checkup for young children. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry strongly encourages parents to bring their children in for their first dental visit by age 1. Surprised? […]
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