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Sensitive teeth are a common dental problem that plagues 1 in 3 people. Tooth sensitivity varies from very slight to severe pain and is usually caused when a person eats or drinks something either hot or cold. Some people experience sensitivity when brushing their teeth or even when they breathe in cold air. A common…

As we recover from Thanksgiving and look ahead to the remainder of the holiday season it’s important not to overlook your oral health as well as your general health. Here are five tips to help keep your teeth healthy during the holidays and into the New Year! Oh nuts . . . If you love…

Does your mouth always feel dry like you don’t have nearly enough saliva? Do you ever have a problem eating dry food? Is it sometimes difficult to swallow or talk because your mouth is so dry? If you have any of these problems, you may have dry mouth. What is dry mouth? This oral health…

If you are diabetic or have a loved one who has been diagnosed with this disease, there are many things in your life that you have to be mindful of each and every day. The complexities of living with diabetes are great and can’t be overlooked. One area of your overall health that needs significant…

In the day and age of “everyone gets a trophy, and nobody loses”, you may be asking yourself, “Why in the world should I give my kids incentives for brushing their teeth?” Truth is good oral health and a strong, confident smile is probably one of the most important things you can give your child,…

Have you lived your entire life embarrassed by your smile? Do you have crooked teeth that you are ashamed of? If you have always dreamed of having a straight, confident beautiful smile, you should ask your dentist if Six Month Smiles is right for you. If you want to know if you are a candidate…

Halloween is quickly approaching and as much as we wish our kids would avoid the mouthfuls of candy that will adorn their teeth, it seems inevitable to prevent all the bad stuff from entering their mouths and little bodies. Believe it or not, not all candy is created equal.There are certain candies and treats that…

Often times, when it comes to toothpaste Americans traditionally use way too much when brushing their teeth. Perhaps it is the endless toothpaste media ads or commercials that show a perfectly applied swirl of paste gently placed atop of a shiny new toothbrush. Adults and children alike tend to air on the side of excess…

Have you ever had a canker sore? If so, you know that canker sores can be painful and bothersome, especially in children. Canker sores are non-contagious lesions that appear in the mouth on gums, lips, cheeks, even the roof of the mouth. It’s hard to pinpoint the cause of canker sores but here are a…

Are you one of the 69% of American adults between the ages of 35 to 45 who are missing one or more teeth? Perhaps the tooth you are missing is towards the back of your mouth and it isn’t noticeable when you smile.Maybe you have adjusted how you chew and eat foods to the side…