Teeth Grinding and Bruxism

If you or someone you know grinds their teeth, read on to learn the causes and symptoms of bruxism, and how to prevent it.  Teeth Grinding Causes The main causes of teeth grinding are stress and anxiety. If you are stressed or anxious during the day, you are...

Are Electric Toothbrushes Better?

The way we think about purchasing goods and services is incredibly different than we did 10, even 5, years ago. With the ability to order just about everything online and the reduced need to think about it, consumerism has changed drastically. In the last few years, subscription...

Do I Really Need X-rays Every Year?

While dental X-rays normally occur yearly, there can be other factors that affect the frequency of X-rays. These include: Age If your dentist is monitoring a specific issue Your current dental health History/symptoms of oral disease A history of gum disease (gingivitis), bone disease (periodontitis), or tooth decay For quite some time,...

Will My Dental Procedure Be Painful?

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Many patients have a fear of the unknown, coupled with dental anxiety or fear of the dentist. That’s why I always remind them that if something is painful, something is wrong. A lot of procedures are sedation extractions or have local numbing anesthetics, so patients shouldn’t...