Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw? This may be because you are clenching your teeth together at night. Some nighttime clenching is expected. For instance, you may clench your jaw in your sleep if you are having a nightmare. This is normal. Persistent clenching, however, can cause great harm to your teeth…
Whether you fall down the stairs or lift a glass too swiftly up to your mouth, chipped teeth happen – but is it a big deal? And what do you do after you’ve chipped your tooth? Chipped tooth treatment can mean a lot of different things, but it’s important to act fast. Let’s talk about…
Whether your child wants to dress up as a vampire or a werewolf, it is important that you pay extra attention to their fangs! With Halloween around the corner, now is a great time to discuss the different types of candy, how they may affect your teeth, and what you can do to make sure…
Like all aspects of your health, it’s important to take care of your oral hygiene while you are pregnant – but what can and can’t be done? Is it even safe to go to the dentist while pregnant? Let’s discuss all of the most frequently asked questions we get from expecting mothers. (Your child will…
In a day and age where virtually every image we see of a man or woman has been retouched, the quest for beauty becomes inevitable. As dentists in Birmingham, Alabama, we know this to be true on a sometimes dangerous level. The smile is the window to our souls, and the value it adds to…
Are you a recent first-time parent? If so, it’s important to begin thinking about your child’s first dentist appointment fairly soon. As a parent, you are about to learn a whole new meaning to the term “time flies,” as your baby is going to grow up faster than you can even imagine! That’s why planning…
There is nothing worse than diving into a big, delicious ice cream cone — only to be greeted with a shooting pain. Tooth sensitivity is an issue that millions of people suffer from, either regularly or periodically, and its causes are everything from a poor diet to simply brushing your teeth. However, the treatment for…
Some things in life seem simple enough, but when it comes to being an adult, there are many things they never taught you in school. From doing your taxes to changing a tire – school leaves a lot of stuff out. If you have recently come into ‘adulthood’ (welcome!) and asked yourself, “How do I…
We all want a million-dollar smile, but at what cost? Dental insurance premiums can cost more than paying out of pocket for your annual cleanings and checkups, so it begs the question: do you really need dental insurance? (Could STRESS be causing your teeth to hurt?) What Does Dental Insurance Cover? There are many different…
Have you been noticing some discomfort in your mouth lately and are curious as to what might be the cause? Surprisingly, an uncomfortable mouth is not always the result of poor dental hygiene. It isn’t uncommon for dentists to hear a patient complain about their exceptional dental hygiene habits, yet still being plagued with cavities,…
