Make Flossing a Habit! Here Are Some Tips to Help

It’s a fact, flossing daily helps protect against gingivitis by removing plaque and food particles, keeping your teeth and gums healthy, while giving you a beautiful smile. So, do you floss daily? Probably not! Well, you’re not alone because according to an American Dental Association (ADA) survey, only 16% of patients report flossing daily.  The main […]

TMJ: How to treat the pain

First things first, what exactly is a TMJ? TMJ is an abbreviation for the temporomandibular joint. It’s like any other joint in your body, and good preventive health habits will help a lifetime of happy smiles and chewing. The TMJ is located at the base of the skull in front of the ear structure and […]

How diabetes affects your mouth

Approximately 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes? Also, around 1.7 million new cases are diagnosed each year and 8.1 million people living with diabetes don’t even know they have it. So what does this have to do with your smile and how can you protect it?  If diabetes is left untreated, it […]

Why Early Detection for Oral Cancer is Crucial

According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, approximately 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral oropharyngeal cancer in 2020. They estimate that it will cause over close to 10,000 deaths. In the late stages, mouth cancer can be life-threatening, which is why early diagnosis is so important. Because early detection is the key to early-stage diagnosis, […]

Do you feel nervous and anxious when you go to the dentist?

Studies have shown that over 30% of the population suffers from dental fear with 12% having extreme fear, called odontophobia.   Dental-related anxiety is the number one reason why patients do not seek regular care. But staying away from the dentist can hurt more than just your teeth. Dental care is important for good overall health. So, […]

Will Missing Teeth Make Me Look Older?

How Missing Teeth Can Change Facial Shape & Increase Aged Appearance Most of us realize that replacing missing teeth creates a nicer looking smile.  But did you know that replacing teeth is just as important for your appearance because missing teeth can essentially change the shape of the face? In healthy mouths with no missing […]