Whether you’re moving to a new town, or simply looking for another provider, selecting a new dentist is an important decision. Your oral health is a key component of your overall well-being. Having someone with whom you feel comfortable, in addition to a staff who makes you feel equally at ease, is what keeps you…
When you’re pregnant, you have plenty of new responsibilities and countless appointments. If you’re thinking of crossing something off your long list, don’t let it be your dental exam. Having your teeth cleaned during your pregnancy is more important than you may know. A 2015 study from Delta Dental found that 42.5% of pregnant women…
Updated January 2021 If you clench your jaw or grind your teeth at night, the effects can be excruciating and potentially damaging to your teeth. The real problem is you may suffer from headaches, facial pain, and enamel erosion without knowing why since you are grinding when you are asleep and unaware. Bruxism is the term…
If you’ve experienced sharp pain when eating or drinking something cold or hot, you have sensitive teeth. And you’re not alone. A new survey of U.S. dental offices finds that one in eight people has over-sensitive teeth. In addition to experiencing pain from extreme temperatures, it’s common for teeth to become sensitive to acidic and…
