It’s time for the holidays! The holidays are a time for friends and family, and also food. It’s also the time of year during which your dentist most worries about your dental health. Consider what’s the norm in December, consider all those plates of cookies someone brings in to share at work, or the gift… Read More »
Quality oral care should begin when a child is very young (it’s good practice to scrub a baby’s gums even before teeth have sprouted, as bacteria can still accumulate on the gums). Remember that it’s important for your child to get regular checkups, twice yearly. Bring them for regular checkups with you. A child that’s… Read More »
Consider these symptoms of tooth pain. You bite down and there’s a searing pain in your tooth that radiates into your jaw. The pain is intense and doesn’t seem to be localized to any particular area. It hurts to chew or to bite, however, when you stop chewing or biting, the pain is instantly gone. … Read More »
Fluoride is a natural cavity fighter. It helps resist cavities by helping the enamel to be more resistant to acids, and acids cause tooth decay. Most dentists recommend some type of fluoride toothpaste for both adults and children (although a child who is under the age of three, or a child who is unable to… Read More »