by Scott Gourley | Nov 2, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
AROUND 35 MILLION people in the US are affected by temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD or TMJ), which is why we’re observing TMJ Awareness Month. Our jaws get an almost constant workout throughout the day. We open and close our mouths over and over to talk,...
by Scott Gourley | Oct 26, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, generic dental, Pediatric
WHY IS SUGAR so bad for our teeth? Because harmful oral bacteria love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth. Even though tooth enamel is the hardest substance in the body, it is very vulnerable to erosion by acid. That’s why dentists aren’t huge fans...
by Scott Gourley | Oct 19, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
TWO OUT OF every five kids develop one or more cavity by the time they turn eleven. That makes dental caries the most common disease of childhood. The good news is that it’s very preventable when parents prioritize their kids’ dental health. We’re...
by Scott Gourley | Oct 12, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
MANY PEOPLE HAVE the idea that gum recession is only a concern for older people (that’s where the saying “long in the tooth” came from), but it can start at any age. While we can’t do anything about a risk factor like genetics, there are many...
by Scott Gourley | Oct 5, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
TIKTOK ISN’T THE best place to go for dental health advice — unless your dentist is active on the app. We’ve seen a lot of worrying DIY dental procedures popping up recently, so now is a great time to nip those in the bud. “Healthy Soda”...
by Scott Gourley | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
PARENTS CAN DO a few different things to give their kids’ smiles a healthy start. 1. Find an Effective Toothbrush They Like It should have soft, polished bristles and be the right size for their hands and mouths, but otherwise, they might like one with their...
