When something changes with the way your tongue looks or feels, it can be a little bit alarming. Your worry may become twofold when you realize you have no idea why these changes have occurred or what they mean. Of course, our first suggestion is always for you to come in. Talk with us during […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Ready For Your Cleaning?
Are you ready for your dental cleaning? Have you chosen a special outfit and remembered to check the date and time, so you don’t miss it? While the occasion certainly doesn’t require any sort of thoughtful wardrobe choices, it does actually require you to make some mindful decisions in other areas. Allow us to help […]
Have Diabetes? Consider Important Questions.
If you have diabetes, then there are some questions you should be thinking about. If you’re unsure about any answers regarding your general health and how it applies to your oral health, remember that we are always more than pleased to help you sort out the details. As for some big picture ideas we hope […]
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Seasonal Allergies And Your Smile
Have you ever thought much about how your seasonal allergies might affect your smile health? If you answered, “No!” we are not surprised. When you’re reaching for tissues, trying to address itchy eyes, and are generally experiencing the miserable sensations that come with this affliction, the last thing you’re worried about is your oral health! […]
Easter Candy: Suggestions To Keep Smiles Safe
When you think back to being a kid, you may remember consuming a basket full of candy with reckless abandon (and perhaps throughout what seemed like the entire day) once Easter rolled around. Now, whether you’re still indulging in these holiday treats or if you’re looking on as your child does so, your nostalgia includes […]
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Spinach Smile Q&A: Why So Funny Feeling?
What’s the first thing you notice after you eat spinach? Is it that your muscles grow to ten times the size like Popeye? Nope? Perhaps you immediately notice that your teeth feel extremely funny. Sort of as if they’ve been coated with chalk or some other not-at-all-slick substance. If so, you might start wondering if […]
Quiz Questions: Fingernail Biting
Are you someone who is known as a chronic nail biter? If so, you might spend some serious time (possibly more than you realize) chewing on your nails. This isn’t a habit we suggest that you do something about just because we want your hands to look nice (though that is certainly a good motivating […]
Almonds: Amazing Or Dangerous For Your Teeth?
Every time you turn around, you’re hearing more and more about the health benefits of almonds. Are they really the superfood you keep hearing about? Or, are they something to avoid since they can find themselves on the “hard to bite into” list? The truth is, they are very beneficial for your oral health, as […]
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Watch Out For 3 Acid Erosion Culprits
What is acid erosion, you begin to wonder? What does it have to do with your smile and is it really something you need to worry about? First and foremost, it is something that can affect anyone and it is quite a problem. You see, when acidic substances come into contact with your teeth (or […]
Tips For Spring Smile Health
It’s springtime, which is generally the time of year that gives us the motivation we need to start new projects, to get things organized, and to do so with a smile on our faces. The frigid weather has left and we can look forward to blossoming flowers and the sky’s the limit! From where we […]