Do You Have Dry Mouth?

Do You Have Dry Mouth?

by | Aug 15, 2019

Do you feel like no matter what you do, your mouth is always dry? You could have a chronic dry mouth that can affect your oral health and be bothersome to boot. It can cause tooth decay and speed up its progression as well. Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, occurs...
3 Do’s and 1 Don’t for Tooth Brushing

3 Do’s and 1 Don’t for Tooth Brushing

by | Jul 18, 2019

Are you afraid of the dentist? Perhaps you’ll be less fearful if you show up to the dentist’s office with bright and clean teeth. To keep your teeth in tip-top condition, here are several tips that will improve your daily tooth brushing. If you want to...
Medications and Oral Health

Medications and Oral Health

by | Jul 11, 2019

Did you know that your medications and oral health are linked? Many medications, both those prescribed by the doctor and over the counter (OTC), can affect your oral health. It is essential that the dentist knows the medications you are taking so that they can offer...
Should Parents Be Concerned About Buck Teeth?

Should Parents Be Concerned About Buck Teeth?

by | Jun 17, 2019

Buck teeth or protruding teeth are apparent in appearance. The front upper teeth will be positioned in front of the bottom row of teeth. In mild cases of protruding teeth, the top may only stick out a few millimeters. However, there are severe cases where the front...
What is an Underbite and Why is it a Problem?

What is an Underbite and Why is it a Problem?

by | May 28, 2019

An underbite is a type of malocclusion (the word used when teeth aren’t aligned properly) characterized by the protrusion of the lower jaw. It usually looks like the lower part of the jaw is jutting out farther than the top. It may be caused by a skeletal...