Can Braces Help With Speech Problems?
WE NEED SEVERAL things working together to be able to speak clearly. Speech disorders can result from impaired hearing, genetics, or a cleft…
Signs a Tooth Needs Root Canal Therapy
ENDODONTIC TREATMENT, also called root canal therapy, is a dental procedure in which decayed dental pulp is removed so that…
Time for a Lesson in Dental Anatomy!
THERE WON’T BE a pop-quiz later, but we still want our patients to be familiar with the anatomy of their teeth…
Medieval England Versus Bad Breath
NOT MUCH WAS understood in Medieval England about cavities or gum disease, but they…
What Can Parents Do About Teething?
SOME OF US remember the soreness and discomfort of our incoming adult molars, not to mention…
How Do Braces Intersect With Wisdom Teeth?
A MAJOR RITE of passage for many young adults is getting their wisdom teeth out. It’s not…
Let’s Celebrate Save Your Tooth Month!
EVERY MAY, WE celebrate Save Your Tooth Month. Healthy teeth play a large role…
An Overview of Toothache Causes
THERE ARE MANY types of tooth pain depending on what’s causing the problem. The dentist will be able to identify the cause, but…
Helping Impacted Teeth Find Their Way
EVERY SMILE IS UNIQUE, right down to when the teeth that make them up come in. Some of us get our adult teeth on schedule, some…
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Teeth
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in the United States alone. Sleep apnea is a…