October is National Hygiene Month. And, what better way to celebrate than to share a few tips from the men and women in the dental office trenches: the dental hygienists! They work each and every day to help ensure you’ve got the whitest, cleanest smile you can flash, day-in and day-out. And while the advice you tend to hear from them is of the good ol’ “brush twice a day, floss more often” variety, there are a few interesting bits in this list … [Read more...] about Unique Oral Care Tips for the National Hygiene Month!
Stressed Out about a Gummy Smile? Did you know it Can Be Corrected?
The amount of gum tissue we possess, just like how much hair we have on our heads, is merely a matter of personal anatomy - some of us just have more of it than others. If you are unhappy with your smile though, and consider yourself to have "too much" gum tissue, there are a few ways to relieve you of a gummy smile. Let's take a look at two most common options: Gingivectomy (Gum Lift, Gum Contouring) The most common and speediest solution for … [Read more...] about Stressed Out about a Gummy Smile? Did you know it Can Be Corrected?
Shelley’s Going Away Celebration
We are only saying "see you later" to Shelley Huggett! Thanks for all your hard work over the last 28 years! You are an awesome assistant and will be missed by us all. … [Read more...] about Shelley’s Going Away Celebration
Cold Sore Solutions That Actually Work
Whether you call them cold sores or fever blisters, if you're among the more than 40% of Americans who regularly experience this inflammatory viral nuisance, you know they're anything but a joy to deal with. You've also probably heard of countless ways to deal with them, from over-the-counter remedies to treatment options that span generations. So what really works? Well, quite honestly what "works" when it comes to cold-sores, is management. … [Read more...] about Cold Sore Solutions That Actually Work
How to Plan for the Removal of Your Teen’s Wisdom Teeth
Chipmunk-city. Remember what it was like to have your wisdom teeth pulled? If the swollen mouth, teasing siblings, and new-found appreciation of what it's like to have a tooth knocked out aren’t enough… there is the blood. Ah, yes, the blood. You wish you could stop reading now, right? It's really not that bad. Gross, maybe, but it becomes a passing memory fast. If your dentist has suggested your teenager have their wisdom teeth extracted, … [Read more...] about How to Plan for the Removal of Your Teen’s Wisdom Teeth
I’ve Taken Geography in School, but What is a Geographic Tongue?
"Mom, do you know what's going on with my tongue? … It's got some weird patches on it … yuck!" How's that for a question not commonly found in the parental handbook? What your child is most likely concerned about is what is referred to as a "geographic tongue." The condition is nothing serious, and it really doesn't have much to do with Geography. It is something you might want to know about, though, particularly if your child is wondering why … [Read more...] about I’ve Taken Geography in School, but What is a Geographic Tongue?