by Scott Gourley | Nov 24, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
MOST OF THE TIME, the only toothpaste ingredient that really gets talked about is fluoride, the active ingredient that helps remineralize tooth enamel and protects teeth from decay. The American Dental Association calls fluoride “nature’s cavity...
by Scott Gourley | Nov 17, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
NOBODY ENJOYS HAVING a toothache, especially a young child who might be experiencing it for the first time. Toothaches can come on for a variety of reasons, and it’s a good idea to see the dentist, especially if it doesn’t go away after a couple of days,...
by Scott Gourley | Nov 10, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
SMALL, FIBROUS DISKS act as cushions between the ball and socket of our jaw joints, and if something goes wrong with that disk, such as it eroding or shifting out of proper alignment, or if arthritis wears away the cartilage on the bone or there’s a traumatic...
by Scott Gourley | Nov 3, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
DIABETES, WHETHER TYPE 1, 2, or even gestational, makes it more difficult to maintain good dental health. There is a reciprocal relationship between oral health and diabetes, meaning that it’s harder to keep your teeth and gums healthy if you aren’t...
by Scott Gourley | Oct 27, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
WHAT LOVES SUGAR just as much as kids? Cavity-causing bacteria. That’s why dental caries is the most common childhood disease. Whenever we eat or drink something sugary or acidic, our saliva needs half an hour to wash away the residue. It’s a good idea to...
by Scott Gourley | Oct 20, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
SPOOKY SEASON HAS been lots of fun this year, and Halloween is just around the corner. As much as we love indulging in the fall activities, the spooky decorations, the fun costumes, and the scary movies, we’re not as excited about the sugary-loaded treats....
