If your mouth has been feeling a little off lately, it could be the result of something you can’t see. Gingivitis is known as a silent disease because it can hide within your gums and seemingly worsen with no warning. While it’s the earliest stage of gum disease, if left untreated it can lead to far more serious dental issues. So, how are you supposed to know whether you have it or not?  Continue reading to learn how to recognize the symptoms of gingivitis and protect your smile safely.

Athletes often push their bodies to the limits, and while the focus is usually on preventing injuries like sprains or fractures, dental emergencies are a significant risk in many sports. Whether it’s a contact sport like football or a high-speed activity like cycling, athletes are prone to accidents that can result in serious dental issues. Understanding these common dental emergencies can help athletes and coaches take proactive measures to prevent and manage these incidents effectively.

Cosmetic dentistry offers so many ways to enhance your smile, that it can be daunting to discuss. However, many patients are still not convinced these treatments are safe. Whether it’s from bad past experiences or misinformation online, their trust has been broken. If you’re on the fence yourself, continue reading. You’ll learn the facts about cosmetic dentistry and how safe it can be.

When most people think of dentures, they probably imagine an older person wearing them. While it’s true that people are more likely to wear dentures as they get older, there is no minimum age you have to be to get them. Younger people lose teeth due to accidents, illness, and lifestyle factors, and dentures can be a great way for many of them to enjoy having a full smile again.

The holidays can add a few extra pounds to the scale the next time you step on it, but a little unwanted weight isn’t the only downside of the season. The next few weeks can be a bad time for your dental health. The holidays can come back to haunt your smile when you visit your dentist. Here are 4 ways the countdown to the end of the year can affect your dental health and what you can do to protect your smile.

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It’s that time again. Thanksgiving is a special holiday centered around family traditions and great food. However, if you’re trying to watch your dental health, you may need some help. Many of the foods and beverages you may place on your table could be giving your teeth a hard time.

If you want to find some tooth-friendly substitutions for your Thanksgiving feast this year, continue reading.

The last teeth to come in are the wisdom teeth, and they often make a troublesome entry. This third set of molars erupts between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five for most people, and they often come with complications that cause persistent discomfort and even damage to other permanent teeth. Here’s why wisdom teeth can come in sideways or impacted and how that problem can be treated.

Life is stressful, and everyone has different ways of handling it. Finding a way to cope with anxiety is an important part of getting through the day for anyone, but the fact is that some methods of handling stress are healthier than others.

In the grand scheme of things, nail biting isn’t necessarily the worst thing you can do for your anxiety. However, there are certainly some ways that it can cause problems for you, and especially for your oral health, for example…

The transition from summer vacation to the back-to-school season brings a lot of changes. Late nights give way to early bedtimes, days at the pool are swapped for days in the classroom, and adventure and relaxation are replaced with hard work and discipline. With all this change going on, it can be easy for a student to let their dental care slip. Read on for some tips to help kids stay on top of their hygiene at the start of the school year so they can dominate their next dental exam.

You’re planning to have your wisdom teeth removed soon, and you’re making sure you’re prepared by learning as much as you can about the treatment. Recently, you found out that stitches may be placed after the extraction is complete, but you’re not entirely sure what will happen after that. Do wisdom teeth stitches eventually dissolve by themselves? Or will you have to schedule another appointment to have them taken out? Your dentist is here to explain what you can usually expect.