Let’s face it: there aren’t very many situations where someone actually wants to see the dentist. Dental anxiety is a thing, and it’s usually because people are afraid they’ll need some kind of work done. That’s not always true – you need to see your dentist regularly anyway even for a checkup or a cleaning…
Our teeth should be pearly white, ideally. But sometimes, something strange and unsettling happens: we smile in the mirror and see that one or more of our teeth has turned gray. Teeth aren’t supposed to be gray, so what in the world is going on? And what can you do about it? Why Teeth Change…
We see them every day. They do lots of work for us when it comes to eating food, gnawing on pens while thinking, or giving an enthusiastic and beautiful smile. Teeth are something we notice each day, several times a day. But how much do you really know about those small yet essential things in…
We’ll be honest, smoking isn’t the best habit. Even most smokers will agree. It’s hard to quit, which is why people came up with vaping as a substitute. Whether or not vaping is just as bad as smoking for your health is a big debate. But, from an oral hygiene standpoint, is it as bad…
Digital technology continues to change the world around us, and one of the most impacted fields is dentistry. Although it has not been implemented in most offices across the United States, the practices that do use digital dentistry are saving time and money for more clear results – which should certainly make patients happy! LeCroy…
Temporomandibular joint disorder – or TMD – is an unpleasant condition that involves a lot of pain in the joint that controls your jaw. It hurts to chew, or move your jaw at all, and the pain can even go into the rest of your facial muscles. You can also have problems opening and closing…
As dentists, we think brushing your teeth is naturally very important. It’s so important, in fact, you should do it multiple times a day! But what is also important is what you brush your teeth with: your toothbrush. Not just any toothbrush will do. There’s a right way and a wrong way to choose a…
People don’t mind brushing their teeth, even if they don’t brush as often or as consistently as they should. But for some reason, people really don’t like flossing – only 30% of Americans floss daily and 32% of us never floss. As dentists, we’re naturally biased in favor of flossing. It may seem inconvenient, but…
Uh-oh – you have a tooth that for whatever reason needs to come out. No one likes a tooth extraction. And often, people stress out because they’re not sure if they need to see a dentist or an oral surgeon when it comes to having their teeth pulled. The good news is that both dentists…
We all know that kids lose their baby teeth as they age. But even though those baby teeth will eventually fall out, the dental hygiene habits you establish with baby teeth will help tremendously to keep your child’s adult teeth healthy for the rest of their life. It’s incredibly important to teach your kids how…
