Stay informed with our oral health tips & fun facts about dentistry. We want to share our experience & expertise to help you make the best decision about your dental care & take better care of your teeth. Check back regularly to learn more about that art, science & everyday habits that contribute to a clean, beautiful smile.
If you had a wisdom tooth pulled in the early 2000s, it may have seemed standard practice to receive a prescription for Vicodin, Tylenol 3 with codeine or another opioid-based drug. If later in life you went in for another procedure—another extraction or a filling or crown—you may have been surprised to hear your dentist…
Seeing a general dentist as early as 1 year old can help identify problems your child has before they become a more serious matter. The same is true for seeing an orthodontist, & the American Association of Orthodontists recommends seeing one by age 7.
Part of ensuring great oral health is a proper examination & addressing any problems with your tongue. Your dentist has the experience & expertise to diagnose many maladies on the tongue.
We know that working out helps our muscles grow stronger, but did you know chewing also keeps your jawbone strong? Chewing isn’t something we may think of as exercise, but the repetitive motion of biting on food helps keep the bone that makes up your lower jaw—the mandible—strong enough to keep up its work.
Your teeth are sensitive to changes in pH levels, especially over prolonged periods. Those who spend a lot of time in the pool should be aware of the risks to their enamel.
