Dry mouth occurs when your salivary glands don’t produce enough saliva to keep your mouth at the ideal moisture level. There are many possible causes, including aging, medications, cancer treatments, some autoimmune diseases, and more. Prescriptions medications are available to help with the symptoms by encouraging saliva production, but they often have side effects that […]
Numbness After Dental Treatment: How Long Does It Last?
For patients nervous about seeing the dentist, their anxiety often stems from fear of pain. Luckily, modern dentistry has progressed and we now have better tools, medicine, and technology to minimize or completely dull pain during major procedures. But when it comes to numbness after dental treatment, how long it lasts can also be a […]
How to Know if You Need Braces
Most people associate braces with children and teens, but more and more adults get fitted for braces each year. Oral health issues—cosmetic, medical, or both—are not limited to young people, especially because adults who already had braces as teenagers sometimes have to go back for a second round years or decades later. There are lots […]
Best Flossing Tools
With winter now well underway, you know it’s time for loads of holiday photos. Make sure your smile is at its best for all the memories you’ll capture in the coming year. The start of 2017 is a great opportunity to ensure your dental health. Removing the plaque and bad bacteria that builds up […]
