If you’ve ever felt like your tongue is on fire, you could be dealing with burning mouth syndrome. You may have to deal with discomfort in the morning, all day, or sporadic pain. Burning mouth syndrome—also known as burning tongue syndrome—can cause a burning sensation in your gums, lips, throat, or mouth. Many patients also experience dry mouth, increased thirst,... read more »

Your mouth is one of the most fascinating parts of your body. Not only does it house your pearly whites and gums, your tongue and throat, but it also houses millions of bacteria! In the average adult, anywhere from 100 to 200 species of bacteria may live in your mouth. If you take good care of your teeth, you will... read more »

As Christmas quickly approaches, it’s time to start wrapping up your Christmas shopping. But before you do so, consider giving the gift of dental care this holiday season! These four dental gifts will keep your loved ones smiling for a lifetime: 1. An electric toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes are great tools that make brushing easy, convenient, and enjoyable. They even help... read more »

Do you have toothaches often? Does one tooth seem to hurt frequently? Do you know why that may be or what you can do to prevent toothaches? Did you know that if you don’t brush your teeth and floss every day you could be putting your smile at greater risk? In fact, most toothaches are caused by tooth decay—which can... read more »

As you eat the turkey, ham, rolls, and pie covering your kitchen table, your smile is in danger, and it’s important that you do everything you can to enjoy the holiday all while maintaining the health of your smile. To help you do so, we strongly recommend doing the following things: Drink a lot of water If you drink a... read more »

Many people do not realize that in addition to helping children eat and speak properly, primary teeth guide the permanent teeth into their correct positions. This occurs because the permanent teeth develop under the primary teeth. Your child’s first baby tooth will grow in between six and twelve months of age. By the time he or she is three years... read more »

Are you interested in brightening your smile? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, Americans spend more than $1.4 billion dollars a year for at-home whitening kits. To make matters even more interesting, this massive number does not include professional whitening. Before you add your money to the mix, we have a questions for you: is professional whitening with it?... read more »

The outermost layer of your teeth is the hardest tissue in your body. Unfortunately, it’s also quite brittle. This means your teeth can crack, which can let bacteria grow inside your tooth and lead to infection. This can necessitate a wisdom tooth or a root canal. To avoid these complications, we recommend contacting your dentist quickly, but here are a... read more »

Flossing is an important and vital technique required if you wish to have a healthy and clean smile. Many people avoid flossing their teeth because they don’t quite understand the process involved, and if you are one of those people, we are happy to help you learn all about flossing with this Q&A: Question: How do I floss? Answer: Start... read more »

A Habit from Birth Thumb-sucking comes naturally to children. It is a reflex. When babies suck on their thumbs, fingers, pacifiers, or other things, they feel happy and safe. This habit helps them to learn about the wide world around them. Young children often suck to soothe themselves when upset or to help them to fall asleep. Potential Problems Children... read more »