3 Things You Must Do Before Your Child Starts Playing Sports

Posted on 17 September 2019

Do you have children who want to play sports this year? Have you ever given thought to how you'd handle it if your child were to get injured while playing? Depending on the sport, it's almost inevitable that your child will have some sort of injury at some point. For some, this simply means a cut or a bruise. But it can also mean something like teeth being knocked out during rough play. [Read More]

Having A Tooth Removed? Know What To Expect Afterwards

Posted on 16 August 2019

Do you have an upcoming dental appointment to have one of your teeth removed? If so, you may feel a bit nervous about the whole procedure. While the procedure itself will likely be something you do not remember much of due to sedation, there is still all of the aftercare that you will have to deal with. Here are some things you should know about having a tooth extracted so that you have realistic expectations about what happens afterwards. [Read More]

Why You Might Want To Get Braces As An Adult

Posted on 17 July 2019

If you have started to notice more and more adults getting braces later in life, you might have found yourself wondering if this is something that you should consider for yourself. To help you figure this out, you will want to spend a little time reviewing the following points. Learning why you might want to get braces as an adult can help you decide if this is what you really want to move forward with. [Read More]

What To Do If Your Dental Implant Bleeds During Recovery

Posted on 24 June 2019

Having a dental implant installed in your jawbone is a big medical procedure. You'll need to spend a few days recovering from the surgical procedure, and there is always the potential for complications to happen afterward. Here is what you need to do if you notice the surgical site of the dental implant is bleeding. Apply Steady Pressure You will likely have gauze placed directly over the implant surgical site after the procedure, which will help reduce bleeding and inflammation. [Read More]

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Kate's Fear of TMJ

When I was little, I was scared of dying from Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD or TMJ. It's a condition where your jaw gets sore and stiff. I used to think that I would get it and not be able to eat and then I would slowly die from starvation. Now that I'm older, I know that TMJ is not life-threatening, but I still have no desire to get it! I wanted to talk about tips and tricks, and about oral health care in general since I've already done a lot of research. If you have questions, I hope you find them here! Thanks for stopping by.

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