Oral Health and Hygiene


How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Sleep Apnea

​Each November is National Sleep Comfort Month, and even though it’s now over, it’s important to continually evaluate our sleep patterns year round as quality sleep plays a huge role …

Effective Dry Mouth Remedies and Tips

​Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is more than just an inconvenience. Some people with more severe cases of this condition may find it difficult to eat or speak. It …

These Five Things Can Cause Toothaches

​A recent survey revealed that about 12 percent of the American population had experienced toothache within the past six months. This condition is characterized by pain around the tooth, or pain that …

Dental Implant Recovery Time

Dental implant surgery is arguably the best tooth-replacement procedure available today. This procedure involves placing a titanium post into the jawbone and then placing a crown on the post once …

Skip the Energy and Electrolyte Drinks

It’s a common sight to see: a group of young soccer players come off the field after a game and a parent is waiting on the side lines with a …

5 Smart Tips to Overcome Dental Anxiety

​About 20 percent of patients simply dread visiting the dentist, according to WebMD. As sad as this makes us (because we love helping our patients so much!), we understand. For many …

Dental Health and Aging

The body experiences many changes as we age. These changes aren’t just seen on our skin or felt inside our body – they are also experienced in the mouth. Sometimes …

Another Reason to Wine

​Those who love wine hardly need an excuse to enjoy a glass (responsibly of course) from time to time. But what if it could actually help us avoid things like …

What Are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?

​Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. Despite being a very big deal, sleep apnea is often passed off as just “harmless …

Can TMJD Affect the Throat?

​Have you ever wondered why they call the temporomandibular joint the “small joint that can cause big pain”? It’s because of just how much can go wrong when anything affects …