A House Full of Smiles

09/08/2021

What do you call dental x-rays?

Tooth pics! 😝

09/06/2021

Why did the tooth do to jail? 🤔

It was guilty of INCISOR trading! 🤣

09/03/2021

There is a running joke about dentists having conversations with patients when cleaning their teeth, but the truth is there is no need to answer back! Dentists say it's more like a monologue to make you feel comfortable than it is a dialogue. For more that your dentist wished you knew, read on.

Yes, they get satisfaction from scraping out your plaque.

09/01/2021

Have you been slacking in your oral hygiene? If so, it pays to remember that toothpaste, floss, and biannual checkups are cheaper than restorative dentistry is.

08/30/2021

Grinding your teeth at night - or sleep bruxism - can be a tricky habit to curb, because you can't consciously fight it. Fortunately, stress-management techniques may reduce your body's subconscious desire to grind teeth during sleep. If this fails, a nightguard can at least prevent tooth damage when sleep bruxism does occur.

08/27/2021

Is there such thing as too much brushing?

Yes and no. Brushing more than twice a day from time to time is perfectly fine. Brushing too hard for too long, too often is when excessive brushing becomes a problem. Doing so regularly can lead to inflamed gums or abraded enamel.

08/25/2021

Think you know everything when it comes to oral hygiene? Test your knowledge with these dental hygiene tips.

Relatives and local practitioners are great sources of oral health tips, but there are others not as well known. Here are three you can easily implement:

08/23/2021

Did you know that cavities come in classes? These are based on location in the mouth, rather than severity. The most common cavities are Class I maxillary occlusal caries - or the chewing surfaces of your top, back molars.

08/20/2021

Knowing whether or not you need a root canal can be tricky, especially if you've grown accustomed to tooth pain. If you experience abnormal sensitivity or tenderness when eating or speaking, you may be in need of endodontic care. Talk to your dentist to be sure.

08/18/2021

You've probably heard that what you don't know can't hurt you. Well when it comes to cavity facts, what you don't know just might. Knowing these facts may actually help you prevent cavities! Read more here

I always teach my patients that their first line of defense against cavities -- or, as we call them, dental caries -- is prevention. But despite our best...

08/16/2021

Dentist: “When is the last time you flossed?”

Patient: “You should know...you were there.”

08/13/2021

You may be used to some bleeding when flossing or temperature sensitivity in your teeth, but what you might not know is that bleeding and sensitivity can also be signs of gum disease.

Gum disease is caused by inflammation and can be linked to heart disease. Find out some common warning signs affecting your gum health.