TMJ/TMD: Common Causes and Treatment

The Temporomandibular Joint commonly known as the TMJ acts as a sliding hinge that connects the lower jaw to the skull. This makes it possible for our jaw to move in all directions to assist with things like eating, drinking, chewing, talking and even yawning. However, this joint can become damaged in many ways resulting…

Teeth Friendly Stocking Stuffers

The holidays are here, a time filled with joy, kinship, laughter, presents, and stockings. As you already know finding cute simple things to fill a stocking isn’t always the easiest. Especially when you’re trying to shop healthy. So, here’s our recommendation for teeth-friendly stocking! Toothbrush: This is the perfect stocking stuffer for all ages. Toothbrushes…

10 Things To Keep Your Teeth Thankful

It’s the time of the year where we all think a little longer about what we’re thankful for. Whether it’s having a warm place to sleep, a good job, food in our bellies, or having our favorite people around for the holidays. Everyone has something that fills them with gratitude, but have you ever wondered…

This Is How Vaping Damages Your Smile

Vape? E-cig? Do you know anyone who has one? It affects your oral and overall health. This trend has become popular within the last decade. E-Cigarette use from 2017 to 2018 increased 78% among high school students and 48% among middle school. 5 Effects Vaping Does To Your Teeth and Gums Excess Bacteria Dry Mouth…

Teeth Friendly Snacks For The School Year

YAY – it’s back to school season!!! It’s parent’s favorite time of year and kids least. It’s time to pack your kid’s more healthy snacks for school! Did you know that 42 percent of children who are ages 2 – 11 develop a cavity in their baby teeth? Healthy snacks can benefit more than just…

What the Heck is a Frenectomy?

Frenectomy?  What is that?! What do you call that thing? That little piece of tissue found between your top lip and front teeth?  What about the one under your tongue?  Is it necessary?  Why is it even there? This is called a frenum.  It’s simply a fold of tissue in the mouth.  A frenum ultimately…

Modern Vs. Historical Dental Practices

We have come a long way from pig hair, cadaver teeth and animal intestines in our dental care.

Who Needs a Frenectomy?

Before the “who”, let’s start with the “what”— what’s a frenectomy? The short answer: a frenectomy is a minor dental procedure where excessive gum tissue is removed. Specifically gum tissue around the gum line. A frenectomy can be performed on one of two areas in the mouth: the lingual frenum or the labial frenum. Both…

7 Serious Health Concerns That Also Affect Your Teeth

Mouth and Body Go Hand-in-Hand  Did you know that poor oral health care can be the cause of many different health issues within your body itself?  There are many connections between takingcare of your mouth, teeth and gums and the rest of your body. People with gum disease have a 40% increased risk of developing…

Do You Have a Dental Disorder?

The range of possible dental disorders is wide and many and some are more easily recognized than others. It could be a bit perplexing to consider you may have a dental disorder without realizing it, but it’s actually more common than you might think. Some disorders have obvious symptoms that may have you running to…