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When To Remove Wisdom Teeth ? You’ve likely heard of wisdom teeth and seen videos of people after they have had them removed. But have you ever wondered what wisdom teeth are and when you need to have wisdom teeth removed? Here’s the lowdown on wisdom teeth.
Today we are focusing on how to properly floss teeth, one of the daily 4 habits recommended for optimal oral health. Did you know October is National Dental Hygiene Month? We aren’t going to tell you to celebrate by flossing, but rather to think about the dental health big four: Brush, Floss, Rinse and Chew!
Dentists Save Lives- We’re Not Just Blowing Smoke While it may seem strange that your dentist wants you to quit using tobacco and/or smoke , he or she is really just a part of your overall health team. Your dentist cares about more than just your teeth which is why we’re urging you to quit smoking!
As parents we understand the importance of good dental habits and do our best to pass that onto our children. And healthy adult teeth start with healthy kids teeth!
We recently wrote a blog post about tooth pain, and discovered there are many reasons why someone might have tooth pain. But overcoming tooth pain is pretty simple and the answer to the burning question how to stop tooth pain is: see your dentist.
Heart Health and Gum Disease: Valentine’s Day isn’t the only heart themed event in February; it’s also American Heart Month! President Lyndon Johnson proclaimed the first federal event to be held February 1964. At the time of the proclamation, more than 50% of all American deaths were due to cardiovascular disease and today it remains […]
Root canal – two words that strike fear at the very mention despite the fact most can’t answer the question, “What is root canal treatment?” Most people hear the words “root canal” and think “pain”, but done correctly, a root canal actually relieves pain.
Any woman over the age of twelve is familiar with the effects hormones can have on your life. A lesser known fact about hormones is that they can impact your oral health too. Since oral health is so important to overall health, understanding how hormones play a part is valuable as well. So, during Women’s […]
While many things change with age, one thing that doesn’t change is the importance of caring for your teeth. In fact, it might become even more important as we age. So we’re celebrating Older American’s Month by offering some education on elderly dental care to help you or your loved ones manage oral health through the […]
After a tooth is pulled, especially wisdom teeth, some people experience a condition referred to as “dry socket”, a painful condition that is many times worse than the discomfort following tooth removal. Thankfully it can be treated, but it is best if you can prevent dry socket to begin with.