In every dental office, you’ll find that they have resources for controlling pain. For those suffering from toothaches or periodontal disease, anesthesia is often used before the procedure to help numb the nerve ending from interacting with pain receptors within the brain. Anesthesias are substances that control pain, and today’s modern forms of anesthesia can […]

Our self-image has become an intricate part of our lives, especially with the influences of social media. Today’s internet culture often makes us more aware of how others see us, especially through platforms such as Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram. While social media has given us the ability to bring people together, it also places a […]

Cosmetic dentists have numerous tools at their disposal to help you find your smile, with one of those tools being replacing chips and cracks along with the tooth’s enamel and reshaping the teeth back to health. For patients receiving treatment, this means that any imperfections they don’t like can be fixed, and they can attain […]

Pediatric tooth decay may seem like an insignificant issue, but for children and their oral health, cavities present a huge risk to their smiles. Today, tooth decay in infants and toddlers can cause issues for them as they get older, as their first set of teeth is vital for helping them chew their food, speak […]

Our diets can have a huge impact on how our bodies process nutrients, fight off against disease and provide us with the energy needed for our day. However, for some, our diets are often neglected, and with that negligence comes more vulnerability to diseases. This also includes oral diseases such as tooth decay, gum disease, […]

Eco-friendly toothbrushes are advantageous for their ability to be good for the environment and help sustain your oral health. As today’s plastic toothbrushes continue to accumulate in the already over 50 million pounds of plastic found in our landfills and oceans, finding ways to replace our plastic sticks with bristles has started becoming easier over […]

If you’re one of those who can’t start their day without coffee, we have news. While adding sugar, creamer, and flavoring to your coffee is bad for your teeth, black coffee can be great. Quite a few of us have been led to believe that all coffee is bad for your smile. Recent studies have […]

Those with Alzheimer’s disease need all the care they can get, and it is especially important for dentists to focus on patients suffering from this condition to give them the best care possible. When caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, it means understanding their struggles and working with them and their loved ones to give […]

Cavities are a persistent and reoccurring problem today, and for many families, it often comes down to brushing and flossing to help prevent it. It’s caused by the streptococcus mutans bacteria, and because of the speed and rate at which bacteria grow inside the mouth, cavities and tooth decay can be difficult to get rid […]

Our dental health can impact our lives in more ways than we’d expect. As the prevalence of periodontal disease continues to increase due to the effect of poor oral hygiene, old age, weakening immune systems, and other inherited factors, our complex immune systems can often suffer the consequences of reoccurring infections and environmental changes long-term. […]