by Scott Gourley | Mar 9, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
A CANKER SORE, a shallow ulcer that can develop on the inside of the cheeks or lips, can mean days of discomfort. Different things can trigger a canker sore. The most common are a bitten lip or cheek (which only becomes easier to bite again when it swells), long...
by Scott Gourley | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry is no exception. It has taken significant determination and persistence for women to establish themselves in the field of dentistry. In this blog post, we will be discussing...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 23, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
HERE’S A HANDY GUIDE that can help parents navigate the toothbrush aisle the next time they need to replace a child’s toothbrush (which should be every few months — certainly by the time the bristles look bent). Start out by choosing from...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 16, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
AS PARENTS, THERE ARE so many things we must teach our children so that they are ready to go out into the world as adults. One lesson we prioritize as dentists is teaching them how to floss properly. We’re happy to give parents everywhere our best tips on how to...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 8, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
ON AVERAGE, BOYS and men are up to 20% less likely to brush twice a day and even less likely to replace their old toothbrushes on a regular basis than girls and women. Luckily, it’s a simple problem to fix: make brushing for two full minutes a regular part of...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
EATING DISORDERS ARE incredibly dangerous, sometimes life-threatening mental conditions. The first health impacts that probably come to mind are the psychological toll they take and the malnutrition they cause if left unchecked. However, they also take a toll on oral...
