How Teeth Affect Your Confidence

It’s no secret that a lack of oral hygiene can lead to some pretty drastic health issues. But did you know that having bad teeth can also put a damper on your self-esteem? Let’s take a look at how teeth affect your confidence. Almost 33% of all American adults feel unhappy with their smiles and […]

Importance of a Healthy Smile

There is nothing more stunning than a big, bright smile. A happy smile is a healthy smile, which is a sign of a healthy person. You may not think about how often you use your mouth for things, but it is truly one of our most dependable assets. Below we go over the importance of […]

How to Care for Veneers

Dental veneers are by far the most popular and most pain-free cosmetic dentistry procedure in today’s society, and for good reason. These thin covers can not only protect your front teeth against outside damage and harm, but they can also reform the aesthetics of your mouth to give you a perfect, straight, pearly white smile. […]

Importance of Oral Health Care for Your Child

Watching your baby grow and develop is one of the most exciting things about being a parent. During this transitional time, it’s important to pay special close attention to your child’s teeth. Oral health care for your child should become a part of your daily habits even before the teeth start to grow in. And […]

How to Clean Invisalign Trays

There are many benefits and perks of having Invisalign aligners in comparison to traditional metal braces. But if you don’t spend time properly cleaning out your Invisalign trays, they won’t make all the necessary changes to your teeth, and your investment in Invisalign may end up being a waste. Knowing how to clean Invisalign trays […]

Is Sleep Apnea Hereditary?

Sleep apnea is a serious condition, and it can get worse the longer it goes untreated. Obstructive sleep apnea is caused when the throat muscles are too relaxed, making it too easy for the throat to close. That is why the most significant symptom of sleep apnea includes the inability to breathe for short periods […]

How to Stop Grinding My Teeth!

One of the biggest reasons why our adult patients schedule visits with us is because they are experiencing pain in their teeth or jaw. While many issues could lead to symptoms of pain, one of the most common is bruxism: the grinding of the teeth. You might ask: how do I stop grinding my teeth? […]

Why Do Your Gums Hurt?

Do you wake up with sore gums? Do your gums bleed when you brush your teeth? Have you been dealing with oversensitive gums for a very long time? Experiencing pain in the gums is irritating and stressful. And, unfortunately, it is not too uncommon. If you are dealing with sore gums, you aren’t alone. In […]

Does Chewing on Ice Hurt Your Teeth?

Your teeth are some of the strongest parts of your body – but also some of the most sensitive. They are responsible for a lot of actions that make your life comfortable and survivable. We often take our teeth for granted, and we don’t usually realize how much we rely on them for many aspects […]

Biting Your Lip (Or Tongue) in Your Sleep? When to Seek Help

Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation or a meal when you suddenly bite your lip? What about your tongue? This frustrating and inconvenient occurrence is sure to send a twinge of pain down your spine. It’s annoying when it happens, and the sharp pain takes a while to go away.   […]