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7 Things to Look For in a Dentist’s Office

With Halloween out of the way, it’ll be only a couple short months before the New Year is here, which means it’s time to start on those New Year Resolutions. If you’re having trouble starting a list, how about this one: if you’re unhappy with your current dentist, switch it! But maybe you’ve been with […]

Types of Fillings

Tooth decay can happen in a number of ways and a surefire way to restore a tooth that has undergone decay is to receive a filling. Fillings also prevent future decay to the tooth as it seals off the area where bacteria can grow and spread and cause more damage. To seal it off, dentists […]

The Benefits of Mouthwash

Along with brushing and flossing, using mouthwash should be part of your oral health routine to prevent gingivitis, gum disease, and to keep your breath smelling fresh, just to name a couple benefits. Along with these, here are four benefits of using mouthwash and why it should hold a space in your bathroom cabinet. Preventing […]

Silicone Toothbrushes

You’ve heard of the traditional plastic brushes, you’ve heard of electric toothbrushes, you’ve seen wooden toothbrushes, but…have you heard of silicone toothbrushes? While traditional toothbrushes use nylon bristles, these new silicone toothbrushes remove the nylon altogether and replace it with silicone. But do these silicone toothbrushes live up to the hype, or are they ineffective […]

TMD: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

None of us are strangers to jaw pain. It can come on suddenly with seemingly no cause, or develop slowly over time. Whatever the case may be for your situation, more than likely, it has something to do with your temporomandibular joints (TMJ). If you experience any jaw pain, report this change to your dentist […]