Category Archives: Dental Trivia

A snoring child seems hardly a cause for concern. Maybe you think that it could just be the way their head is positioned, so you just try changing their pillow or moving their head to see if that makes a … Continue reading →

The holidays are just around the corner, and you know what that means — plenty of food to be cooked and eaten! But, if you’ve been dealing with a broken or decaying tooth, then eating may have become cumbersome to … Continue reading →

“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” — Mother Teresa We smile a lot throughout the day, often not even noticing when or why we do. It costs nothing to … Continue reading →

If you’re not getting enough sleep despite your best efforts to live a healthy life, then it’s time to call your dentist. Sleep apnea (or obstructive sleep apnea / OSA) and upper airway resistance syndrome (UARS) is estimated to affect … Continue reading →

A smile is a powerful thing! It costs very little to do and yet can yield a lot of positive outcomes, like more friendships, better job prospects, and a happier life in general. There are many documented studies all around … Continue reading →

A fractured tooth is never fun. The pain that comes with a crack in your tooth can range depending on the kind of tooth fracture it is, but it’s still a very uncomfortable experience. There are many ways a patient … Continue reading →

One of greatest challenges of parenting is teaching your children good habits. Most of the time, kids resist learning them because they’re “necessary,” meaning they “aren’t fun.” And well, who can blame them? Sometimes being remedial just seems like a … Continue reading →

A routine dental cleaning isn’t so different from a routine dental exam, since it’s all about ensuring your teeth and gums are healthy. However, while you’ll receive a teeth cleaning during a regular exam visit, a cleaning visit will allow … Continue reading →

If you ask someone, “What’s the one thing you could change about your teeth?” the most likely response you’d receive is having whiter teeth. Over the course of our lifetime, everyone’s pearly whites darken and discolor. From the foods and … Continue reading →

Do you get anxious just thinking about going to the dentist? Does the idea scare you so much that you haven’t had your teeth checked out by a professional in almost a decade? Well, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety, or … Continue reading →