Swollen gums are relatively common and can often be taken care of with a home remedy. Can salt water help swollen gums? The good news is, yes! Salt is a natural disinfectant, and salt water can help reduce inflammation and the irritation and pain it creates.  How to Use Salt Water to Help Swollen Gums.. read more →

Have you ever been referred to as having a sweet tooth? It is no wonder the term came to be used. Our bodies can easily be addicted to sugary foods and drinks, and thus, our teeth are subjected to that sugar. But what really happens when sugar enters your mouth?  Sugar and your teeth Your.. read more →

Does your dentist recommend X-rays when you go to your annual checkup? X-rays are vital for dentists to be able to monitor health issues or, if oral health problems start to develop, to determine and dissect potential causes for your oral health decline. Additionally, X-rays provide a wealth of information for both adults and children.  .. read more →

Root canals are common dental procedures, but when you have had healthy oral hygiene for most of your life and you suddenly need to have a major dental procedure, it can be scary. We are here to put you at ease and walk you through what a root canal is and how they are typically.. read more →

Healthy oral hygiene is important whether you are six or fifty, which is why doing everything you can to help strengthen and clean your teeth is important. In fact, while many people believe fluoride treatments are only for children, adults can benefit from them just as much.  Have you considered what fluoride treatments can do.. read more →

Chipped teeth are common for both children and adults and it is quite easy to chip a tooth—even with how tough our enamel is. Chipped teeth can occur several different ways, including: If you currently have a chipped tooth or want to feel prepared for the potential of one, you need to know what problems.. read more →

The unimaginable has happened. Your child has managed to sustain an injury or has a badly decaying tooth and a tooth extraction is necessary. For adults, dental procedures can be scary. Can you imagine how your child must be feeling? Going to the dentist is already a new experience for him or her; going through.. read more →

So you’ve chipped your tooth and are wondering, “Can a dentist file down a chipped tooth?” Luckily, the answer is usually “yes.” Given that your tooth is in otherwise good health and is not fragile, your dentist will likely be able to file down your chipped tooth. Will filing a chipped tooth hurt? Filing a.. read more →

Denture pain is never pleasant, and it could be caused by a few different issues. It may be due to not fitting correctly, bacteria buildup from not cleaning the dentures thoroughly and regularly, or having food stuck between the dentures and gums. You may also experience some pain if you’re new to having dentures. What’s.. read more →

Fluoride is often used in dentistry to improve oral health. Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally in bones and teeth, as well as throughout nature in things like soil, rocks, and water. What are the benefits of fluoride, and what exactly is it? Read on! Benefits of Fluoride There are many benefits of.. read more →