Have your teeth been worn down from years of grinding, clenching, TMJ, or simply lack of proper dental hygiene? Don’t worry. You’re not alone. There are millions of people out there with collapsed ... Read More
The Effects of Smoking on Oral Health
Most people who smoke are smart and mature. They smoke despite knowing the health risks associated with the habit, not because they are unaware of them. Nevertheless, one of the primary goals of any ... Read More
Emergency dental kit for your child
Post by Tricia Pajac. Most parents have a first aid kit that they travel with all the time, whether it is to the park or to a doubleheader for a traveling baseball game for their kids. I want to ... Read More
Taking care of your parents’ oral health
Post by Tricia Pajac. Have you ever thought about growing older and when your own kids will have to care for you as you age? Sadly, there are often adult children that forget about the adults ... Read More
Giving oil pulling a try
A guest post by Sarah Kakish. For the past couple of weeks, I have changed up my morning routine. As if my normal routine isn’t busy enough, I decided to add oil pulling to it all! Don’t know ... Read More
Didn’t wear your retainers? Teeth move? Here’s how to fix that. {Updated October 2021}
Tale as old as time, you know how the story goes. You spent a lot of time in braces or aligners, but as soon as you finished treatment, you fell off the wagon when it came to wearing your retainers. ... Read More
Getting started with Invisalign: One patient’s experience
This post is about a patient's experience with Invisalign. By Ashley Nelson. My teeth have started to shift and it has become more noticeable to me in pictures. When I eat, I always feel like I ... Read More
Guard your mouth from a tooth knockout
It’s that time of the year again. Professional hockey and basketball seasons are coming to an end. With each sport in their Finals Series, a winner of the NHL’s Stanley Cup and the NBA’s Championship ... Read More
The day of the office visit: Dental Anxiety Part 3
This is Part 3 in a guest post series by Lauri Carter, who is writing about her experience with anxiety as a dental phobic. Read Part 1, where Lauri explores her fears and why she has them, here. ... Read More
Floss Like A Boss
I am sure we’ve all been there. You are in the tooth care aisle of your local pharmacy shopping for the necessities (toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash, floss) and find yourself quite overwhelmed with ... Read More