Baby Teeth Aren’t Disposable Baby teeth set the stage for your child’s permanent teeth and their oral health. Your baby will rely on their baby teeth for eating and speaking until their adult teeth grow in. Baby teeth also play an essential role in guiding adult teeth into place. Not to mention, uncared for baby […]
The Importance of Proper Flossing
Flossing is an integral part of your home dental hygiene routine. It helps keep your teeth clean and your gums healthy, and is easy to fit into your daily routine. You should floss at least once per day, or as often as necessary to keep the gaps between your teeth clean and free of food. […]
TMJ: A Body Part You Didn’t Know About Until It Hurt
The temporomandibular joint is the point of connection between your lower jawbone and your skull. It is held together by muscles and cushioned by cartilage for chewing, talking, and yawning. When it functions properly it can move your jaw side to side and up and down smoothly and painlessly. When the muscles become irritated or […]
The Whole Truth About Gingivitis
While gingivitis is something you’ve certainly heard of, you may not know what it is. Maybe you’ve heard about it in a toothpaste commercial but still aren’t sure what exactly it is. Read on for all you need to know about gingivitis – what it is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it. […]