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How to Stop Grinding Teeth
Grinding your teeth, also known as bruxism, clenching teeth, or gnashing your teeth, is a very common dental issue. In fact, it’s one of the most common oral conditions that dentists see. Many people do…
How to Remove Tartar from Teeth
Tartar buildup can lead to gum disease and receding gums if it’s not removed. It can also prevent you from properly brushing your teeth. This can eventually lead to tooth decay. Therefore, it’s important to…
What You Should Know About Using a Waterpik
Waterpiks, also called water flossers, are devices that can be a great supplement to your oral care regimen. Waterpiks generally cost between $30 and $70 and can help to remove debris that may be difficult…
Invisalign vs. Direct-to-Consumer: Which Is Right For You?
Convenience has motivated many to consider purchasing a direct-to-consumer teeth aligner as an alternative to Invisalign. Because Invisalign is directed by a dentist and requires you to go to in-person appointments it can be seen…
11 Dental Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are coming up and that means plenty of holiday food dishes and treats will be available. Thanksgiving is especially known for its enormous family dinner, but Christmas and Hanukkah are also major food…
What Do Root Canals Fix?
It’s a common misconception that root canals are very painful, but in reality they’re no more painful than getting a filling replaced. Root canals are a vital part of oral health because they can help…
Is the Future of Dentistry 3D?
One of the advantages of 3D printing is that the 3D printer can create shapes far more complex than what is possible to create by hand. Because of this, there are many applications for 3D…
What to Expect During Your Denture Consult
If you’re thinking about getting dentures or if your dentist has recommended that you get dentures, the first step will be to have a consultation with your dentist. It’s understandable to be nervous about the…
The Link Between Trust and Dentistry
Dental care is vital to not only oral health but also to overall health. Someone with poor oral health may find their health negatively impacted as well. For the 40% of patients who don’t trust…
Which Dentures Are Right For You: 8 Types of Dentures
There are many benefits to getting dentures. If you’re missing any or all of your teeth, dentures can help to support your face in place of your old teeth. They also enable you to chew…
Root Canals: FAQs About Treatment That Can Save Your Tooth
While getting a root canal sounds scary, it’s actually a perfectly normal procedure. Dentists and endodontists perform millions of root canals every year. In fact, root canals can actually ease tooth pain and save your…
How to Repair Broken Dentures
If you wear dentures, it’s just as important for your oral health to keep your dentures clean and in good repair as it is for natural teeth. Dentures that are broken or that don’t fit…
Will Dentures Affect Your Speech?
We use our teeth for everything from chewing food to speaking. Many sounds in speech involve the teeth and the tongue’s placement in relation to them. For example, in the “th” of the word “the”,…
Do Dentures Cause Pain?
Some amount of pain with dentures can be perfectly normal. This is especially true when you first get your dentures and are still adjusting to wearing them. Even after you’ve had your dentures for a…
Study Links Higher Taste Function to Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Millions of people get their wisdom teeth removed every year for a variety of reasons. The purpose of the procedure can range from allowing more room in the mouth for your other teeth to preventing…
Can You Sleep With Dentures In?
When you first get dentures, it’s important to learn everything you need to know about how to clean and take care of them. This will not only help your dentures last longer but can also…