• Preventing Gum Disease in Children: Tips for Parents on Promoting Healthy Gums

  Promoting Healthy Little Mouths

  

  As parents, we strive to help our children grow up healthy and strong in every possible way. Good dental hygiene is a big part of that, not just to prevent cavities but also to reduce the risk of gum disease. It’s never too early to start promoting healthy teeth and gums. Continue reading “Preventing Gum Disease in Children: Tips for Parents on Promoting Healthy Gums”

  - August 5, 2024

• Bad Breath: Causes and Remedies

  The Problem of Bad Breath

  

  Medically known as halitosis, bad breath is a problem that can happen to anyone. It is an embarrassing issue, and can cause anxiety, especially when it’s not easily remedied with gum, mints, or mouthwash. In many cases, halitosis can be remedied by keeping the mouth scrupulously clean. In other cases, it’s not that simple. Here, we’ll discuss some of the causes of bad breath, as well as some helpful remedies. Continue reading “Bad Breath: Causes and Remedies”

  - August 5, 2024

• Why Does My Jaw Hurt: Tooth Infection or TMJ

  Jaw Pain Can Be Overwhelming

  

  Jaw pain is a common issue, but that doesn’t make it any less intense when you are experiencing it. It can be a mild ache, stiffness, or pain in the jawbone, or severe pain radiating down one side of your face and up the other, but however it feels, jaw pain is something that can’t be ignored. In some cases, it’s easy to pinpoint the cause of jaw pain, as when there has been an injury. However, there are many factors that can cause this pain, including tooth infections and temporomandibular joint pain. How can you tell the difference and get the relief you need? Continue reading “Why Does My Jaw Hurt: Tooth Infection or TMJ”

  - August 5, 2024

• Drinks that Could be Ruining your Teeth

  The Effects of Drinks on Your Teeth

  

  We all know that the food we eat affects our teeth, but often, we forget to think about the impact of what we drink. Still, it might cross your mind when you drink something that makes your teeth feel filmy or grimy. How much do your beverages affect your teeth? The things you drink definitely impact your dental health, but which of your drinks could be ruining your teeth? Continue reading “Drinks that Could be Ruining your Teeth”

  - August 5, 2024