What Do You Do in a Dental Emergency? Part II

What Do You Do in a Dental Emergency? Part II

Here is part one of our two-part series on dental emergencies. But let’s continue with Part Two so you know how to handle a dental emergency. We want to protect your smile. That’s why it’s so important to know what to do in a dental emergency. Now that...
Do You Know What to do in a Dental Emergency? Part One

Do You Know What to do in a Dental Emergency? Part One

A dental emergency requires instant action to avoid further complications and distress. Do you know what to do in a dental emergency? What is a Dental Emergency? A dental emergency is an event that requires immediate action, usually when we are the most unprepared. In...
Is Thumb Sucking Really That Bad?

Is Thumb Sucking Really That Bad?

Despite appearing to be a trivial issue, it is common for parents to come into our office worried about their children’s habit of sucking their thumbs or a pacifier. It is actually a myth that thumb sucking and overuse of a pacifier won’t do any long-term...
Diabetes and Dental Care

Diabetes and Dental Care

If you have diabetes, the unfortunate fact is that you are more prone to gum disease. Gum disease, also called periodontitis, is an infection that affects your gums. The infection targets the bone and soft tissue that supports your teeth. A membrane made of bacterial...
Receding Gums: When Should You Worry?

Receding Gums: When Should You Worry?

Receding gums are a problem shared by many. If you’ve ever heard someone use the phrase “long in the tooth,” you might be surprised to know that it originated with receding gumlines. Long in the tooth refers to someone being older. This is because a...