If you have jaw pain, earaches and frequent headaches you might be suffering from temporomandibular disorder. It’s hard to believe, but I’m here to tell you that you may actually have a disorder that you’ve never heard of and can’t pronounce. Temporomandibular disorder, or TMD to us simpletons, is a very common disorder that often…
Dental crowns are used to cover and protect teeth that have been stained, damaged, or disfigured. Crowns have been around for a long time, but never like this. E-MAX crowns are revolutionizing dentistry. These top of the line, ceramic crowns one-up your typical metal mix crowns in look, feel, durability, and even prep work. …
Drills, needles, x-rays, excavators, forceps…It’s no wonder ‘sleep dentistry’, aka conscious sedation, is all the rage. Even with the friendliest, most talented doctor, going to the dentist can be truly terrifying. Thank heavens we have modern medicine practices to help us get through these dark times. But, what does ‘sleep dentistry’ really mean? Conscious…
The habitual nature of humans is a curious thing. Even more curious in children. Helping your child to develop healthy dental habits can be exhaustive. The best trick is to understand that it is never too early to start to instill good routines in a child’s life. This is true especially when it comes to…
It’s always important to learn why we do certain things. Why you go through all the time, money, and pain of going to the dentist. It obvious that we do it so that our teeth will feel good because let’s face it, theirs not many things more uncomfortable then having a tooth ache! And then…
When you ask the question, “what do you first notice when meeting a new person?”, so often the answer is “teeth” or “smile”. Our smiles can make or break a first impression. It takes a lot to keep a smile healthy, bright, and plain gorgeous. Veneers are a simple and strong choice to help you…
Spring is just around the corner and I know I’m not the only one excited for some sunshine. However, spring also brings along a slew of negatives, especially to those with allergies. All of our wonderful Idaho wind doesn’t help either. With the plants growing and the wind blowing: our noses are left running like…
We love teeth, and as lovers of beautiful white teeth we need to do our best to keep them healthy and strong. We all know that you need to do your regular brushing and flossing but what else can we do on our own to help our teeth? Here we want to talk about some…
Bruxism or teeth grinding effects around 8% of adults and even more children. Grinding your teeth can have serious consequences. Your dental health is in serious danger if you habitually grind your teeth. Along with headaches, and jaw problems- your teeth really pay the price. Learn about risk factors, consequences, and prevention of grinding your…
Many parents try again and again to get their kids to brush their teeth on a regular basis without constant nagging. Sound familiar? If so, then this article is for you. Here’s 4 tips and tricks to make your child love brushing his or her teeth everyday! Dance, Play, and Brush to Music. Everyone loves…
