Protect Yourself from Tooth Sensitivity by Keeping Enamel Healthy
Tooth sensitivity is triggered by worn tooth enamel or exposed nerves in your teeth. Because of this, you can experience discomfort or pain when you eat or drink something cold or hot. Learn how to strengthen your tooth enamel and what to do to treat tooth sensitivity. What is the Enamel? The enamel is one […]
What Causes Tooth Discoloration?
A bright, healthy smile free of yellowing or stains communicates well-being. But because of both internal and external conditions, teeth can lose their once shiny, white appearance and be left discolored or dulled. Learn what causes tooth discoloration, what can be reversed, what can’t, and what you can do to restore your smile. Types of […]
How Does Stress Affect Your Oral Health?
April is Stress Awareness Month and a great time to discuss how stress affects your oral health. Jaw issues, a common result of bruxism or teeth grinding is just one symptom associated with stress. Other associated oral side effects from stress include: canker sores, gum disease, and burning mouth syndrome. What is Stress? Unfortunately, stress […]
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month – Get Screened Today!
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to giving us as dentists the chance to educate the community on the importance of oral cancer screenings and prevention. The Dangers of Oral Cancer Oral cancer kills approximately one person per hour, 24 hours a day, according to research from the Oral Cancer Foundation. […]