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How to Protect Your Teeth

My kids are involved in several different sports, including some that are known for being a bit rough, like hockey and football. I worry about them being injured, but I don’t want to curb their athletic spirit. So I take steps to make certain that they’re as protected as possible. That means protecting their teeth, too. My children’s dentist told me that the best way to protect their teeth was to use custom mouth guards that would keep their teeth safe even in the event of a blow to the mouth. I started this blog to talk about different ways to protect teeth – from mouth guards and dental devices you wear while you sleep, to plain old brushing and flossing. There are many ways to protect your teeth depending on your needs. Find out which one is right for you.

Diagnosed With Gum Disease? Follow These Three Tips

Posted on April 29, 2019

Have you recently visited your dentist after a long time with not having any checkups, and were shocked to find out that you've been diagnosed with gum disease? If so, you may be wondering about what you have done to get yourself into this situation. Gum disease is a type of infection that happens in your gums, often caused by bacteria that gets under your gum line due to poor oral hygiene. [Read More]

Restoring Your Smile? 4 Bridge Options to Consider

Posted on March 26, 2019

A healthy and full smile is important for a few reasons. Not only will your appearance be better with a complete smile, but you will also be able to eat, chew, and speak in a more effective manner if you have a full set of healthy teeth. Unfortunately, an estimated 120 million people in the United States are missing at least one tooth. Thankfully, there are many dental treatments available if you are ready to restore your smile back to a full and healthy state. [Read More]

3 Mistakes Parents Make That Hurt A Child's Dental Health

Posted on February 22, 2019

As a parent, you hope that everything that you're doing is putting your kid on the right track to a healthy and happy future. Unfortunately, some of the choices that parents make don't help when it comes to oral health and hygiene. Here, you'll find a few of the most common mistakes that parents make when it comes to promoting healthy teeth and gums in kids. Waiting Too Long Even babies without any teeth need to have their gums cleaned a couple of times each day, so if your kid has teeth, they should be brushed at least twice each day. [Read More]

Dental Crowns for Chipped Teeth

Posted on January 30, 2019

Many people spend their lives trying to stay out of trouble and abide by the law. However, it isn't uncommon for good people to get confronted by troublemakers, no matter how much they try to avoid conflict. For instance, brawls often arise while hanging out at bars due to the influence of alcohol. If you were assaulted in a bar and it resulted in a few of your teeth getting chipped, a dentist can possibly repair them by installing dental crowns. [Read More]