General Dentistry

Worn teeth can affect the look of your smile and lead to oral health issues like tooth decay and increased sensitivity. However, the cause behind worn teeth isn’t always clear. Understanding these common causes of worn teeth can help you take action to protect your oral health. Should you be concerned about worn teeth? Many…

According to the National Library of Medicine, 10 million third molars (aka your wisdom teeth) are extracted from approximately five million people in the U.S. annually. Your wisdom teeth are the last permanent teeth to erupt in your mouth, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. However, some people never develop wisdom teeth; for…

If you’ve ever had a toothache, it is no fun. Pain from toothaches can be all-consuming, making it hard to focus on school or work. We can’t sleep. All we can think about is the excruciating pain taking over our mouths. And when our kids get a toothache, we want nothing more than to stop…

Equipping You to Understand and Prevent Gum Disease What would you do if we said that there’s an oral health condition that the majority of American adults have? You’d want to know more, right? Well, it’s true! Gum disease is one of the most common oral health issues out there—gingivitis alone affects 75% of American…

Healthy Treats Can Be Quick and Tasty Now that the return to school is upon us, it is time to start thinking about healthy snacks to pack in those backpacks and tasty treats for your kids to enjoy after school. Busy parents know that packing a can of Coca-Cola and some sugary sweets is not…

Snoring can get in the way of more than just your rest. Whether you’ve been the person trying to fall asleep to the Oscar-winning chainsaw impression that is your partner’s snoring or whether you’ve found yourself waking up to the sound of your own snores, we’ve all experienced snoring and the way it can interfere…

A wisdom tooth extraction can help your oral health.  What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third (and final!) set of molars in your mouth. Wisdom teeth often start to appear in your late teens or early twenties. Not everyone’s wisdom teeth will need to be removed, but if they are causing pain, an…

Learning to Listen to What Your Toothache Is Telling You Toothaches are infamous for causing a lot of pain, sometimes keeping you awake at night or making it difficult to concentrate during the day. As unpleasant as this pain can be, it’s vital for us to experience — in many ways, pain keeps us healthy.…

A custom mouthguard can help you in surprising ways. When you think of mouthguards, you likely picture the protective oral devices that are often worn to protect teeth and gums from injury during contact sports. There’s good reason for you to think of this type of mouthguard first—even if you don’t play a contact sport…

Relieving Discomfort in the Temporomandibular Joint Does your typical day involve taking over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers to cope with your daily headache? If you’re experiencing chronic headaches coupled with discomfort in your neck and jaw, you could be experiencing symptoms of an undiagnosed TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder.  When left untreated, TMJ disorders can disrupt your…