Bleeding gums are a common sign that you might have gum disease or other oral issues. But that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are many causes of bleeding gums from diet to event pregnancy. In this article, we will discuss the different reasons gums might bleed when brushing and flossing your teeth. Of …
Bad breath is a common concern for many people. It can be off putting to coworkers, friends, and other people in the vicinity if you have consistently bad breath. While it is normal for breath to temporarily smell different (potentially due to something you recently ate that is aromatic or due to not brushing your …
If there is one thing you do not want to hear at the dentist’s office, it is that you have a cavity that will need a filling. Dental cavities are one of the most common dental issues. And for children and adults they can be a bit of a pain to deal with. As adults, …
Ask any dentist in the country, you should be seeing a dentist for a regular checkup at least twice per year. In fact, almost every dental insurance plan provides some form of coverage for two dental checkups each year. So you might be wondering, why are these checkups so important, or what happens during these …
A cracked or chipped tooth is a common dental issue. It can be caused from anything from a sports injury to biting down on a piece of hard food. Often times, pressure placed on teeth from chewing on ice, teeth grinding at night, or clenching your jaw can lead to small fractures in a tooth …
A tooth extraction is often the last resort for dentists. When at all possible, dentists look for ways to save a tooth either with dental fillings, crowns, root canals, or other procedures. That said, there are some situations where the only option is to remove a tooth and replace it. Obviously, this can be different …
Tooth loss is a common concern especially as we age. As kids, tooth loss is common and necessary. We all might remember how excited we were to hide a primary (baby) tooth under the pillow and wake up to some money left behind by a tooth fairy. But as adults, tooth loss is less of …
One common issue for many dental patients, is skipping the dentist for months or years at a time. Dentists recommend two visits per year because that limits that amount of time decay can progress unchecked. This means catching decay before it becomes cavities or catching cavities before they spread or go deeper into the tooth …
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For many reasons we might see a disconnect between our oral health and our overall health, but the two are actually closely linked. While we spend time at different physicians’ offices (dentists vs general practitioners) to discuss that health, your oral health impacts and is impacted by your physical health. How we take care of …
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Building healthy dental habits is extremely important at any age. While there is definitely an age where your child’s dental health is fully your responsibility, the transition to taking care of their own teeth can be a tricky one. We have a few pieces of advice on how to inspire your kids to brush and …
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