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What is a Night Guard and When is it Used?
A night guard is exactly that, a guard worn at night. It is a somewhat flexible tray that sits over your teeth. The goal of a night guard is to act as a cushion to protect the teeth and the jaw from wear occurring from nocturnal habits such as grinding and clenching....
What Is Herpetic Gingivostomatitis?
What Is Herpetic Gingivostomatitis? Hermetic gingivostomatitis is a viral infection that affects the oral tissues and lips. It’s most common initial outbreak affects children under 5, but can occur in both youth and adulthood. The virus that causes herpetic...
All You Need To Know About Canker Sores
“Canker sore” is the layman’s term for an aphthous ulcer. They typically appear as small, flat, white or off-white lesions on the soft tissues of the mouth such as the inner lips, the base of the gums, under the tongue and on the cheeks. They do not appear on any...
What is Toothbrush Abrasion & How to Prevent It
Toothbrush abrasion is tooth surface wear caused by overzealous tooth brushing over time. It usually appears as small indentations or notches along the gum line, mainly occurring on the front surface of the premolars and molars where it is easy to over brush. Signs...
Everything You Need To Know About Wisdom Teeth
What Are “Wisdom Teeth?” Wisdom teeth are your 3rd adult molars that typically erupt around 16-20 years ago when they erupt. Often people don’t have room for their wisdom teeth, and they need to be removed to prevent issues from occurring. Some patients may not have...
Learn When Dental Crowns Are Used For Children
When a child has tooth decay, because the baby tooth is smaller and the nerve and blood supply is quite large for the size of the tooth, the decay can often travel fast into the underlying structure of the tooth, including the nerve and blood supply. Once the decay...
Learn How To Keep Teeth Clean If You Have Dental Braces
Orthodontics provides so many benefits for your teeth, gums and oral health. However, dental braces can make it more challenging to keep your teeth clean. It is vital to make sure to maintain the health of your teeth and gums with braces on, but you need to have the...
Learn How A Nightguard Can Help To Protect Your Smile
At least 10% of the population grinds or clenches their teeth at night. This habit is called "bruxism" and is a form of sleep movement disorder. You may not be aware of it until your dentist professional sees signs of wear on your teeth. Symptoms of clenching and...
5 Ways To Keep Baby Teeth Healthy
Fluoride/ XylitolFluoride is an integral component in keeping teeth (baby teeth and adult teeth) healthy. Fluoride is included in a low concentration in most tap water so it can be absorbed systemically. It is also included in toothpaste and some...
Learn Which Foods Are Good & Bad For Your Teeth
So, what makes a food good or bad for your teeth? Which foods should you be eating more of, and which foods should you be reducing? Most of the time, the foods that are healthy for your body are also healthy for your teeth. Unhealthy Foods for Your...