Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard? You do it morning, night, and sometimes after lunch. What is this action you repeat on the daily? It is brushing your teeth! Smoosh the toothpaste onto the brush, insert into your mouth, scrub it over your teeth, and rinse....

The Benefit of Dental Sealants

The Benefit of Dental Sealants We all try our best to keep our teeth clean- the brushing, the tooth paste, the flossing, the mouthwash. These are all going to prevent cavities and keep your teeth both clean and healthy. But in all honesty, we cannot clean every single...

Thumb Sucking Dangers for Children

Thumb Sucking Dangers for Children It is well known that many babies find comfort in sucking their thumb. In fact, some babies begin sucking their thumb while still in the womb. However, there can be thumb sucking dangers for children if they continue this habit past...

4 Signs You Have a Great Dentist

4 Signs You Have a Great Dentist Let’s face it, most are not very excited to make a trip to the dentist. Even a routine 6 month checkup and cleaning can be nerve-racking for many. However, having a great dentist and staff at your office will help tremendously! Read on...

What is a Dental Emergency?

What is a Dental Emergency? Lately you have been having dental problems but you reason it is not serious enough to give your dentist a call. After all, you have been so busy and you are afraid of the expenses that may come with your visit to the dentist. If you are...

What is a Tooth Abscess?

What is a Tooth Abscess? In a way, you can think of a tooth abscess as a painful pimple, but in your mouth. An abscess is a pocket of puss that is caused by a bacterial infection. There are both periapical and periodontal abscesses. A periapical abscess occurs at the...