Archive for the ‘ Oral Health ’ Category

Is Accidentally Biting Your Tongue Dangerous?

We all know that accidentally biting your tongue can be painful, but can it actually be dangerous? There’s a reason dentists caution against chewing, eating, or biting down for the first few hours after your mouth has been numbed for dental work. Accidentally biting your tongue is extremely common, and in most cases it heals […]

What Are Abscessed Teeth?

If you’ve ever woken up to a swollen jaw and persistent pain, you know the calamity that is abscessed teeth. Characterized by severe achiness, sensitivity, and swelling, an abscessed tooth is not something to be taken lightly. What Are Abscessed Teeth – The Two Types A tooth abscess is a pocket of pus around the […]

How Does Bad Oral Hygiene Affect Expectant Mothers?

There are many links between bad oral hygiene and pregnancy, but sadly, many mothers-to-be remain unaware. Many people believe the myth that dental work during pregnancy is unsafe for the baby. Additionally, gag reflexes in expectant mothers can be increased, leading many women to avoid dental care throughout their child-birthing years. Poor oral hygiene during […]

Expert Tips to Keep Your Teeth Healthy This Thanksgiving

Although Thanksgiving is notorious for its sugar and starch-filled foods, it’s possible to enjoy your favorite dishes while not sacrificing your oral health. Follow our expert tips for keeping your teeth healthy this Thanksgiving, and you can add us to your list of things to be grateful for.

Thanksgiving Dinner: The Best and Worst Thanksgiving Dishes for Your Oral Health

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, bringing with it the dishes you’ve dreamed about eating all year long. Here’s our guide to navigate the best and worst Thanksgiving dishes for your dental health.

The Relationship Between Halloween Candy and Tooth Decay

Although many things are different this year, Halloween will likely still involve plenty of spooky things—candy and tooth decay included. What is it about candy that causes trouble with our teeth? A common misconception is that the sugar in candy is solely responsible. There is, however, a bit more to it. What Does Candy Do […]

When Can Wisdom Teeth Grow After Age 30?

As dental professionals, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Can wisdom teeth grow after age 30?” The answer is sometimes. The third molars, also known as wisdom teeth, typically begin erupting between the ages of 17 and 20. This process can be long and painful and is usually complete before 30. Although […]

How To Keep Your Kids’ Teeth Healthy This Halloween

As fun as the traditions surrounding Halloween are, it can bring up some concerns over the health of kids’ teeth. It’s that time of year when little ghouls and goblins go knocking door-to-door, coming home with bags of free candy. Follow these tips to help keep their little fangs bright, shiny, and sharp as ever. […]

Can Laughing Gas Make You Sleepy?

Laughing gas is a mildly sweet-smelling gas that is administered via a small mask that fits over the nose. It promotes calmness by slowing down the body’s reaction time, but can it make you feel sleepy?

Can You Smell A Rotten Tooth?

As odd as it might seem, just as you can smell the odor coming off of a rotting piece of fruit, you can smell the odor released from a rotting tooth.