Oral Piercings

Body piercing is a popular form of self-expression. Oral piercings or tongue splitting may look cool, but they can be dangerous to your health. That’s because your mouth contains millions...

Jaw pain or Facial pain

Many adults suffer from chronic jaw and facial pain. Some common symptoms include pain in or around the ear, tenderness of the jaw, pain when biting, or headaches. Many things...

Cavities, or tooth decay

Cavities, or tooth decay, are the destruction of your tooth enamel, the hard, outer layer of your teeth. It can be a problem for children, teens, and adults. Plaque, a...

Root Canals Treatment That Can Save Your Tooth

If you have a severely damaged, decaying tooth or a serious tooth infection (abscess), your dentist may recommend a root canal treatment. Root canals are used to repair and save...

The first step towards dental self-empowerment

How to know for sure that you’re heading in the right direction Is greater oral health possible in 20 minutes? Yes and no. You see, while you can’t undo any...

Aging and Dental Health

As you age, it becomes even more important to take good care of your teeth and dental health. One common misconception is that losing your teeth is inevitable. This is...

Sensitive Teeth

Is the taste of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may...

What Causes an Abscessed Tooth and How You Can Avoid Them

A tooth abscess also called an abscessed tooth, is right up there with root canals, subjects that we all need to be aware of to have a clear understanding of...

Is Stress the Primary Cause of Gum Disease?

This week we’d like to step back and take a broad view to find what may be the primary undermining factor that keeps each of us from living our fullest...

Can Brushing After a Meal Damage My Teeth?

At some point in the journey each of us takes toward optimal oral health, we wake up to realize that we have to take better care of our teeth and...