Your oral health is directly connected to your overall health. In fact, during oral examinations, our team of dentists can recognize signs of health conditions based on the health and appearance of your teeth. In addition to your teeth providing clues regarding your general wellbeing,...
Our bodies truly are amazing. We came across this video and it was just a great reminder of how powerful we can be. We hope you enjoy it! We think it's missing some dental statistics though, don't you? ...
Canker sores create such severe discomfort, eating and speaking can be an inconvenienced for up to two weeks waiting for the sores to heal. If canker sores occur frequently, your dentist can provide valuable tips that might help to minimize their presence as well as...
Patients can have a dry mouth for many reasons. Some are temporary, perhaps as a result of an illness like a cold and medications you take that can dry up the sinuses and oral cavity. But if dry mouth is chronic, your dentist in Grand...
There are several reasons that gum tissue might bleed. Brushing with too firm a hand along with a tooth brush with hard bristles can promote bleeding gums. If this sounds familiar to you, acquire a soft bristle tooth brush and ease up a bit when...
You are probably aware of the many ways that stress has a negative impact on your mental and physical well-being, but did you also realize that stress can have consequences for your dental health, too? Stress can manifest in your mouth in ways that you may...
What can possibly happen to teeth if I fail to keep my six month checkup, and don’t see the dentist or hygienist for a whole year? Plaque build-up – You don’t really notice it at first because it starts at the gum line. But all of...
Many patients put off going to the dentist until they experience pain, but that’s not a good practice if you want to maintain your oral health. If a dental problem has progressed to the stage that it’s causing discomfort, the treatment is likely to be...
Whenever we feel ill, we don’t perform at our best. Regardless of where the ache or pain is, be it in our back, knee or hand, it can prevent us from fulfilling everyday tasks to its full potential. An old saying suggests a healthy body...
Ask any dentist about what causes tooth decay and cavities, and an acidic diet will likely be high up in most of the replies. Although bacteria and plaque are key drivers of tooth decay and cavities, it is how these substances react with the food...