The Daily Grind on Your Teeth

The Daily Grind on Your Teeth

Stress can manifest itself physically in many ways – lack of sleep, headaches, ulcers, high blood pressure, low energy and many more.  But did you know that the daily grind of life can also take its toll on your teeth? The human body interprets stressful situations as...
The Importance of Regular Dental Cleanings

The Importance of Regular Dental Cleanings

We’ve all heard it before – I brush and floss every day so why do I need to go to the dentist for a cleaning? While daily dental hygiene is critical to the health of your mouth, there are several reasons why visits to your dentist are still necessary. During your...
Tooth Sensitivity:  Causes and How to Treat It

Tooth Sensitivity: Causes and How to Treat It

Kicking back with an ice-cold drink is relaxing, but if you’re wincing with pain during each sip, it may be a sign of tooth sensitivity.   To better understand why teeth become sensitive, you’ll first need to understand the basic anatomy of a tooth.  The hard outer...
Bad Breath Be Gone

Bad Breath Be Gone

Everyone has had bad breath at one time or another, but if you find yourself constantly reaching for a mint, this blog is your solution to a smelly situation! What are the factors that contribute to halitosis (bad breath): Diet – When you eat, your mouth and stomach...
Oral Cancer Screenings

Oral Cancer Screenings

Cancer – one of the most terrifying words in the English language.  Receiving a cancer diagnosis is life-changing, however, with a healthy lifestyle and routine medical examinations, many types of cancer can be diagnosed early, and in some cases, prevented altogether....
Wise Up On Wisdom Teeth

Wise Up On Wisdom Teeth

Third molars are the last teeth to emerge, usually at about the same time people enter adulthood.  This is why they are commonly called wisdom teeth. However, unlike the knowledge that comes with adulthood, people often choose to get rid of their wisdom teeth.  Some...