How to Practice Good Oral Habits With Your Child

How to Practice Good Oral Habits With Your Child

It’s fun to make memories with your child. Down the road, you’ll be able to think back and reflect on the cherished moments you shared and flash a smile as you reminisce about the innocence of that specific point in time.     Teachable moments are equally as...
Benefits of Going to Your Dentist for a Mouth Guard

Benefits of Going to Your Dentist for a Mouth Guard

The American Dental Associate (ADA) Council on Advocacy for Access and Prevention and the Council on Scientific Affairs encourage patient education about the benefits of mouth guard use. Additionally, these are ADA Seal of Acceptance products and provide scientific...
Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

Sensitive Teeth: Causes, Treatment and Prevention

As the weather gets colder, soup season is quickly approaching! We want you to be able to enjoy your nice, hot soup without taking a sip and instantly feeling pain or discomfort. How could that happen? Through teeth sensitivity.    From having a mild twinge to...
The Psychology of Dentist Fear

The Psychology of Dentist Fear

Fearing the dentist is actually a recognized psychological phobia called odontophobia or dentophobia. Research estimates that as much as 75 percent of adults experience some degree of anxiety or fear when it comes to dental visits. These fears are usually rooted in...