General Dental Topics

Dealing with Dental Anxiety

Whether you call it dental anxiety, dental fear, or dental phobia, the problem is a legitimate one. Millions of Americans suffer from a condition that ranges widely between having elevated blood pressure in the dental chair to a complete avoidance of ever being in one. Dental anxiety is an important problem to understand and address.

Canker Sores Can Be Painful

Painful mouth sores and ulcers can cause significant disruption in your ability to eat and drink, and even speak sometimes. One of the most common types of ulcers in the oral cavity is the canker sore. If you or a loved one suffers from these, you know that they are tough to manage. In this article, we will cover the essential information you need to know about these terrible ulcers.

Dealing with Chronic Bleeding Gums

Bleeding gums can be alarming. Many people notice some bleeding from their gums when they brush or floss their teeth. It either shows on the toothbrush bristles or floss itself. It can also be visible when you spit into the sink. An old toothpaste commercial warned of seeing “pink in the sink” because blood mixed with toothpaste and saliva often looks pink in color. 

Reasons to Take Gum Infections Seriously

Bacterial infections of the gums inside the mouth are, unfortunately, very common. Gum disease is a bacterial infection of the gums, and it affects almost half of the adults in the United States. These infections can range from mild to so severe that they are life-threatening! 

How Straight Teeth Do More than Improve Your Smile

Replacing Old Silver Fillings

Confused about silver vs. composite fillings? Read our tips for knowing when your old silver fillings should be replaced with compositve fillings.

When to Take Your Baby to the Dentist

The key to building a good relationship between your baby and pediatric dentist is early visits. Learn why taking them when young is a good idea.

Oral Cancer Screening

Who better to recognize oral cancer than your dentist? Dentists are trained to recognize mouth changes during a routing oral cancer screening.

Different Types of Teeth Whitening

There are a number of ways to keep your teeth white and shiny. A teeth whitening appointment can fight the stains keep our teeth from being their best.

How to Choose a Dentist