It is commonly known and well supported by scientific research that sugar is bad for teeth. When dentists say “sugar”, most people think of soft drinks and candy. There are many other sources of sugar that are damaging to teeth, which often get overlooked. This blog will address why sugar is bad for teeth, which […]
Also known as bottle rot or early childhood caries, baby bottle tooth decay is a condition in which very young children experience moderate to severe cavities in their baby teeth. As the name implies, this condition is caused by an improper use of baby bottles. How Does a Baby Get Cavities? Cavities are caused by […]
Having a baby often takes people into uncharted territory. There are many questions that arise as you embark on the journey. These are the most commonly asked questions we hear from new moms. When do the teeth break through the gums (erupt)? Normal eruption of the first tooth is generally around 6-7 months of age […]
Many people experience sensitive teeth, and not everyone has the same symptoms. You can have one sensitive tooth, or a mouth where every single tooth feels sensitive. You can have sensitivity to cold and/or hot temperatures and sweet and/or sour flavors. However you experience it, it is no fun! Teeth are not supposed to be […]
What is Morning Sickness? Morning sickness is a commonly used term to describe the nausea and vomiting that affects many women during pregnancy. It’s a bit of a misnomer, as most women who experience this phenomenon say it actually happens throughout the entire day and not just in the mornings. Morning sickness affects between 70-85 […]
Winter break is approaching, and for a lot of high school and college students, this may mean it’s time to have their wisdom teeth removed. Does everyone need to have their wisdom teeth removed? Not necessarily. There are many criteria that dentists evaluate to determine whether or not a patient’s wisdom teeth need to be […]
Be Thankful for Your Teeth It is easy to take things, like good health, for granted. Here are a few reasons you should be thankful for your teeth this holiday season. Chewing – Teeth are absolutely essential for chewing food. Many people do not realize that chewing is the first step in the digestive process. […]
Have you ever been so excited for your pizza that you just could not wait for it to cool down? You are starving. You cannot wait one more second. So you take a big bite of piping hot pizza, only to feel the searing pain of a tomato sauce burn on the roof of your […]
Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Best Day Ever The day you get your braces off should be the best day ever. After months, maybe even years, of hiding your metal mouth and constantly digging food out of the brackets and wires, you will feel a newfound sense of freedom and won’t be able to pass a […]
Halloween: Making Good Decisions for Your Teeth Halloween is almost synonymous with candy, and most people know that candy can cause cavities. What many people do not know is that some candy is worse and more likely to cause cavities than other types of candy. As dentists, it is easy to be a killjoy on […]
