There are so many reasons why taking care of your teeth is important for your overall health. But, what if we told you that your smile can also affect your overall mood? When you smile, you get a big boost of self-confidence as well as some other physical and mental benefits. Here’s a list of […]
The question of whether or not fluoride toothpaste is safe for young children continues to be an issue that parents have been concerned about for a long time. The American Dental Association used to recommend parents wait until age 2 to start using fluoride toothpaste with their children. But, that recommendation changed in 2014, and […]
TMJ is a type of temporomandibular disorder that can cause pain in your jaw join and in the muscles that control jaw movement. Is there a link between stress and TMJ? The short answer: probably. Stress and TMJ have similar symptoms, which means they’re frequently misdiagnosed. For patients experiencing either it’s important to understand the […]
When it comes to getting a filling for your tooth – metal fillings have long been the standard of care. As technology has improved over the years, more and more people are getting (and more and more dentists are recommending) tooth-colored, or composite, fillings. So, why are dentists recommending tooth-colored fillings over the silver amalgam […]
