Batman battles bad guys. And so does your dentist. As far as your mouth’s concerned, your dentist is your first line of defense when it comes to fighting diseases. But how? Your dentist is trained to spot abnormalities in your mouth that can be a sign of a medical problem. … [Read more...]
Tooth Enamel Erosion
One of the worst feelings you can experience is yearning for an ice cream cone on a hot day, but knowing it would cause more pain than pleasure! Tooth sensitivity is a common problem. It can be caused by hot or cold, sweet or sour food or drinks – and sometimes even by … [Read more...]
How to Handle Dental Emergencies
The best way to prepare for a dental emergency is to educate yourself on appropriate actions to take when you find yourself in a frightening situation. Dental emergencies can be just as alarming as medical emergencies. You want to make sure you have the tools necessary for … [Read more...]
Chocolate: The Best Choice for Your Choppers
Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and boxes of chocolate are flying off the shelves! While the “sweets for the sweet” custom is engrained in Valentine’s Day tradition, it wasn't until the mid-1800s that chocolate was placed in heart-shaped boxes and delivered on Valentine’s … [Read more...]
Electric Toothbrush: The New Norm?
Electric toothbrushes have been widely touted, and indeed they can be equally effective as — or in some cases even more than — manual brushes when used consistently. A variety of studies have been done comparing different power toothbrushes, and while there is agreement that … [Read more...]