The holidays are a great time for families to come together and celebrate. They can also be a great excuse to enjoy a more indulgent diet than we typically experience earlier in the year. One way that change in your diet can hurt you is by raising the amount of sugar you consume. A rise… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Family Dentistry
Gum Pain And Sensitivity: What Gives?
Have you noticed lately that your gums hurt? Has this caused you a bit of panic because part of you assumes you might be dealing with gum disease but you’re a little bit nervous to find out? Perhaps you assume it must be some other issue. Whatever the cause, we encourage you to recognize that… Read more »
Why Do My Teeth Hurt When I’m Sick?
Have you ever noticed that when you’re sick in bed with the common cold, sinus infection, or some other type of illness that leaves you with some serious congestion, your teeth hurt? There’s nothing like dealing with one problem only to be faced with discomfort in your smile, too! To help you make sense of… Read more »
4 Things About Dental Care That Make You Wonder
When you spend any amount of time thinking about your dental care, you may find that there are some very straightforward details (like how often you should brush and floss). Then, there are those details that can cause you to wonder. For instance, you may wonder why you have to floss, why we have decided… Read more »
Have A Happy Holiday!
Are you doing your best to finish trimming the tree, to get the presents organized just right, to find that eggnog recipe you’d meant to have ready, and more? If so, you might not be spending much time worrying about your dental health. You are, however, very into the holiday spirit (which is a wonderful… Read more »
Is It Time For My Dental Checkup?
Are you wondering if it’s time for your next dental checkup? Do you feel like you just came in a month ago but you cannot seem to remember the date? Maybe your last checkup was so very long ago that you don’t even remember which practice you visited, what the fashion was like at the… Read more »
Should This Oral Health Habit Hurt?
If you’re experiencing pain as you attempt to care for your oral health, something isn’t right. So, if you find yourself asking the question, “Should it hurt when I…” it’s time to come in for a visit with us or to change up your habits. While you might be thinking to yourself that you’ve never noticed… Read more »