What Is TMJ & How Can a Dentist Help?
January 21, 2021General Blog Posts,dentist,Educational,Dental Conditionsorthodontist,TMJ
What Is TMJ The temporomandibular joints are the joints on either side of your head that connect your jaw to your skull & allow you to open & close your mouth, chew, & speak. Because it…
What You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
January 14, 2021General Blog Posts,dentist,Educationaltooth decay,Teeth Grinding
Teeth grinding is when you clench your jaw closed & grind your teeth together, whether consciously or unconsciously. Teeth grinding is called bruxism by dentists, & it can cause damage,…
What Are Mouthguards?
January 7, 2021General Blog Posts,dentist,family dentistEducational,Mouthguards
There are two categories of mouthguards with two different purposes that you can get from your dentist. Mouthguards for sports are intended to prevent injury. Mouthguards worn while sleeping are…
Emergency Dental Care
December 30, 2020General Blog Posts,emergency dentaltoothache,Emergency Dental Care
Even if you take excellent care of your teeth & mouth, sometimes an unforeseen incident could put you in need of emergency dental care. Whether the culprit for your emergency is an injury, a…
We Respect the Schedules of Our Working Patients
December 22, 2020General Blog Posts,dental,Preventiveteeth cleanings,Cleanings
We know the majority of our patients work during the middle of the day. You may not work 9 to 5 exactly (maybe you work 8 to 4) but chances are that in the middle of the day, your employer or clients…
Signs of a Cavity
December 14, 2020General Blog Posts,dentist,Educationaltooth pain,toothache,Cavities,cavity
Cavities, or tooth decay, is a fairly common dental ailment, particularly in children or young adults. Even though most of our patients are familiar with what cavities are, we find that many are…
Clear Braces vs. Metal Braces
December 6, 2020General Blog Posts,bracesOrthodontics,orthodontics,orthodontist
The choice between clear braces or metal braces is becoming an age-old debate at the orthodontist's office or the dentist's office. For many patients who wish to straighten their teeth, the choice…
How Often Should You Replace Your Toothbrush?
November 29, 2020General Blog Posts,Preventivetooth decay,hygiene
We've all heard that the pen is mightier than the sword. You might also say that the toothbrush is mightier than the drill! That's because if you wield your toothbrush properly, it's a very powerful…
Be Sure to Use Your Dental Benefits Every Year
November 21, 2020General Blog Posts,dental,PreventiveInsurance
If you have dental insurance, your insurance company provides you with certain dental benefits each year. In case you're not very familiar with insurance vocabulary, you can think of an insurance…
If You Have Insurance, Your Cleanings Are Free!
November 14, 2020General Blog Posts,dentist,teeth cleaning,dentalPreventive,Insurance,Cleanings
We know many dental patients find the ins & outs of dental insurance confusing, but if you have dental insurance the most important thing for you to know is that you get two free cleanings per…