Have you ever suffered from swollen, puffy gums? Maybe you’ve noticed that your gums tend to bleed after flossing or brushing. Perhaps you’ve even noticed that parts of your gums have become discolored, ranging from bright red to bruised, purplish… Continue Reading
When you think about maintaining your health, what comes to mind first? Odds are you’re thinking about what you eat or how much you exercise. While both have a critical role to play in protecting your health, there’s a much… Continue Reading
Smiles are a huge factor in the self confidence of many people. Everyone wants to have a beautiful smile they can feel good about. Getting and keeping a gorgeous grin doesn’t just happen though. It takes work. As it turns… Continue Reading
Your dental health is a key component of your overall health, yet it is easily overlooked. Obviously if your mouth is hurting it keeps you from eating properly. However, even seemingly unrelated parts of your health are linked to your… Continue Reading
Many people pride themselves on having a high pain tolerance. While it’s good to be able to endure a certain amount of discomfort, ignoring is not always a beneficial skill. Pain is a warning sign, meant to alert us of… Continue Reading
Taking care of your teeth has a host of benefits. From improving your confidence, reducing overall health problems and promoting a better quality of life, there are many reasons to practice good oral health habits. Here are three ways that… Continue Reading
For many patients, visiting the dentist is a source of often intense anxiety. Several psychological factors can cause fear of the dental clinic. For one thing, dental work occurs in an area directly close to your sensory organs—your eyes, ears,… Continue Reading
Third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, begin to grow between the ages of 17 and 25 for most people. If their growth will negatively impact other teeth or the bite, dentists will often remove them with a simple procedure.… Continue Reading
There is no question that you have all kinds of motivation for keeping your teeth healthy. Taking good care of your teeth enables you to chew correctly and keeps you free from toothaches. A surprising fact is that gum disease… Continue Reading
Many drugs can lead to various side effects and oral health problems. The most common side effects are color changes to the teeth and gums, irregular bleeding, changes in taste, swollen gums, cavities, gum or bone loss and mouth sores.… Continue Reading
