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What’s the first step in TMJ Treatment?
November 1, 2015
If you have jaw popping or clicking, chronic headaches, ear ringing, clogged ears, neck pain or other painful symptoms, you may have TMJ Disorders. Your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. Read More
What You Can Expect During a Dental Hygiene Visit May Surprise You
October 1, 2015
October is National Dental Hygiene Month! It's the perfect time of year to talk about the surprising thoroughness of oral health and overall health care you can expect during your dental hygiene visit. Read More
Are Adult Fluoride Treatments Necessary
August 23, 2015
Every single day, your body takes in fluoride and loses fluoride. The way you take in fluoride is through foods you eat and water. The way you lose fluoride is through demineralization of your teeh when acids caused by plaque bacteria and sugars in your mouth attack tooth enamel. You can "put fluoride back" (as well as calcium and phosphate) into your tooth’s enamel layer by eating healthy foods and drinking fluoridated water. Another way to get more flouride is through fluoride treatments at your dentist's office. Read More
Keep Your Gums Healthy to Avoid Tooth Loss
August 19, 2015
The old adage goes, “You don’t have to take care of ALL your teeth…only the ones you want to keep.” You may also have heard, “Ignore your teeth, and they’ll go away.” Read More
Your Dental Hygiene Visit is More Than A Cleaning
August 1, 2015
Did you know that a dental cleaning is much more than plaque removal and a polish? In fact, a visit to your dental hygienist can play a large role in your overall health, as well as your dental wellness. Read More
How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces
June 1, 2015
As a parent, we want to keep our kids happy and healthy, right? How Do I Know if My Child Needs Braces Read More
Childrens Dentistry to Maintain Kids Dental Health and Teaching Good Self Care
May 25, 2015
In addition to taking good care of our own teeth, as parents and caregivers we need to cultivate good habits in our children for their long-term dental health. Read More
Teeth Grinding Clenching and Bruxism
May 1, 2015
Do you grind your teeth? It may be affecting your health. Read More
Oral Cancer & HPV: A Doctor's Perspective
April 14, 2015
Thanks to Turville Bay physician Michelle Mackay for this guest blog post. Find more information here. Read More