The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) must be taken care of, we use it every day. It is the joint that allows our lower jaw to move. Ideally, this is painless and moves with ease! This is not the case for some people. If you have problems with your TMJ, it is best to consult with your… Read More
Visiting the Dentist: Helping Children Ease Their Worries
Dental phobia is common in both the young and the old. Often times this fear can lead to a ton of problems in the future due to avoidance and procrastination which eventually turns a small problem into a larger one. It really helps having a positive first dental experience. Our first experience will affect our… Read More
Is An Electric Brush Worth It?
Yes, yes, a thousand times yes. I’m only half serious. Okay if you are only comfortable with a manual brush and you hate the electric brush because it is bulky and too hard to hold and there is no way in heck you would brush regularly with an electric brush, just use the manual one. … Read More
If It Doesn’t Hurt, Does It Need A Filling?
If it doesn’t hurt, does it need a filling? In short, yes. If your dentist tells you that you need a filling, then apparently you do. Whether you are in pain or not has no bearing. As humans we use pain as our wake up call, realizing that there is something wrong if it hurts. … Read More
Dental Care For Children: ECC (Early Childhood Caries) Treatment and Prevention
What are Early Childhood Caries? Early Childhood Caries (ECC) is a major oral health concern in infants and children today. This disease is five times more common in children than asthma, and seven times more common than hay fever. Also known as Baby Bottle tooth decay, ECC occurs when toddler’s teeth come frequently in contact… Read More
