Friendly-faced and welcoming, the dental hygienist is often the first person you'll meet on your journey to a healthier smile. They play a crucial role in maintaining oral health and acting as the bridge between the dentist and the patient. What is a Dental Hygienist? Dental hygienists...
Do you wake up tired, with a headache, or sore jaw? If you answered ‘yes’ you may be experiencing teeth grinding. Over 25 million adults in the U.S. grind their teeth at night. Grinding can have long-term consequences but there is a simple solution that...
Losing a tooth can be a stressful experience, whether it's due to decay, trauma, or other reasons. But did you know that there is a procedure called bone grafting that can help improve the outcome of tooth extraction? In this blog, we will break down...
If you engage in any kind of sport, whether you play a contact sport like football or hockey, or a non-contact sport like gymnastics or basketball, wearing a mouth guard can provide a number of benefits to protect teeth, gums, and jaw....
The health of our mouth and related dental hygiene habits play a much larger role in overall physical health than most people realize. Gum and periodontal disease have been definitively linked to certain types of cardiovascular issues, as well as with Type 2 diabetes....
At some point during one of your dental visits, your dentist may have needed to make an impression of your teeth. Creating a dental impression is the painless yet slightly awkward process where a thick, putty-like product is placed in a tray...
‘Tis the season for celebrating. As we gather for the holidays with family, friends, and colleagues, family recipes are made, cookie exchanges are held, tins of chocolate, and gifts of sweets abound. Enjoy a little indulgence this season...
Thanksgiving is a national holiday that spans cultures. Originated as a time to reflect on life with gratitude, we gather with loved ones and celebrate with a feast. It’s a meal we think about and savor throughout the year. And while you may be tempted...
Halloween is here and it’s time for costumes, parties, and loads of candy. The saying “trick or treat” is more of a greeting these days as candy buckets are filled with sweets of all types. Children compare their stash and bargain to swamp for their...
There are many things we do in an order, such as putting on your pants before your shoes. But what about flossing our teeth? Does it make a difference if you floss before or after brushing? In the morning or at night? We have the...
