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Bad breath, otherwise known as halitosis, is actually more common than most people might think. Nearly half of all adults have had experience with it at some point or another. But what does this mean to you? Whether you currently have bad breath or not, here’s a short list of common causes and sol ... Read More

It is important to make oral health a priority every day. Even doing so, it is likely you will experience dental issues at some point in life. The key is prevention, by being proactive about maintaining your mouth health so that when problems arise, they can be easily treated and won’t develop ... Read More

Good news! According to the American Dental Association (ADA), Americans in their golden years are now keeping their natural teeth longer than any other time.  The average number of teeth that older people are retaining is growing. However, as these individuals hold on to their teeth longer, more p ... Read More

Let’s face it, most people are blessed with perfectly straight teeth and a sparkling smile. A mediocre to no-so-bad grin that may have a flaw or two is more the norm. Although not perfect, some people are happy with their teeth. Others hate everything about their smiles. The only way they will sho ... Read More

Today, dental fluoride treatments aren’t just for kids. Adults with cavity-prone teeth can enjoy a painless way to fight cavities while reducing the need for painful procedures. Why are fluoride treatments so widely used? Fluoride seeps into tooth enamel and draws the calcium and phosphate tha ... Read More

Frolicking and splashing in a cool swimming pool on a hot summer day brings joy to kids and adults alike. It is refreshing and lap swimming is a great form of exercise. When the school year ends, many kids head to camp sessions with daily swim lessons and open pool time. Folks fortunate enough to ow ... Read More

The act of gum chewing has been around since ancient times. In Greece, people would chew sap from the mastic tree. While in another part of the world, the Mayans were gnawing on the sapodilla tree sap. Native Americans in New England habitually chewed sap from the spruce tree. They learned this prac ... Read More

A common canker sore is a painful mouth ulcer that most people will experience at one time or another. A patch of red skin will become present first, and gradually become more inflamed. A white or yellow spot will develop in the middle. Sufferers need to find canker sore relief to be able to chew an ... Read More

Why Does My Jaw Hurt? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), or jaw joint, withstands a lot of abuse over the course of a lifetime. This joint is used more than any other in the body. TMJ is a hinge that connects the lower jawbone (mandible) and the upper jaw (maxilla) to the skull. This bony structure ... Read More

Pregnancy brings many changes to the female body. One you may not expect is changes in your oral health. Surging hormones can cause your gum tissues to magnify a normal reaction to plaque. The increase of progesterone may encourage bacteria growth, causing pregnancy gingivitis. Symptoms are noticea ... Read More