Do you wake up with a sore jaw or a headache? Does your partner mention hearing you grind your teeth at night? These could be signs of bruxism, a condition in which you clench or grind your teeth, often without realizing it. When left untreated, bruxism can cause significant damage to your teeth and jaw, leading to pain and long-term oral health issues.
We have been loving the spring weather and cannot wait to enjoy the summer days that will be here before we know it. Nothing can ruin a fun time like a dental emergency. There are precautions you can take to help prevent one from spoiling your plans. Read on to learn more.
Teaching the children in your life good oral health habits will benefit them during their childhood and into adulthood. Just as with adults, some habits can cause serious complications with children’s oral health. The earlier you start changing harmful habits, the better off you and your children will be. Here are some habits that may be harming your children’s oral health:
At Caring Dental of Spotswood, we want to help our patients have excellent oral health. Unfortunately, some of our patients don’t always follow practices that will help ensure a positive result. Dental misconceptions can negatively affect your oral health and lead to serious complications and problems. We want to share some common dental myths that can negatively affect your oral health:
At Caring Dental of Spotswood, we provide a dental home where all patients are welcome and treated with gentle care. We value your health and will do anything we can to make you feel welcome and comfortable while with us. We strive to treat all of our patients like family, so their opinions are important to us. We recently had the opportunity to sit down with some of our patients to hear their thoughts and receive feedback about the practice. We encourage you to click the link to view the video and hear what they have to say.
At Caring Dental of Spotswood, our team is passionate about helping our patients restore their oral health. Dealing with oral health complications can really have an impact on your quality of life. Not only do some patients have trouble chewing their food properly, but they also have a hard time speaking correctly. Other patients become more subdued and withdraw from others because they are self-conscious about the state of their teeth.
When you visit our office for an oral hygiene examination and cleaning, there are a few steps we take. We prefer to take X-rays of your teeth to look for problems that are not visible to the naked eye. We also thoroughly clean your teeth and check for other problems, such as tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. One of the first questions we are asked following an oral hygiene examination and cleaning is if we found any cavities. Many people are aware of the term “cavity”, but do you really understand what it means and how it is caused? Read on to learn more about cavities and what can happen if they are not treated.
If you are thinking that there are no special days in the summer to celebrate other than Independence Day and Labor Day, you would be incorrect. There is a very special day that we can celebrate on August 22nd — National Tooth Fairy Day! Have you never heard about this special day before? Let us tell you more about how you can celebrate this dental holiday. Just as you may assume from the name, this holiday is a day that recognizes a young child losing their baby teeth as well as the special fairy who pays a visit to collect the teeth and leaves behind a special token or prize. National Tooth Fairy Day is actually celebrated twice a year. Two times a year symbolizes the number of times that children should receive a dental cleaning.
Dealing with oral health complications can be stressful. This is particularly true if you or a loved one has experienced severe tooth decay or has had a tooth extracted and needs to choose a tooth replacement. We do all we can to guide patients in the direction we feel is best, but ultimately it is up to the patient to decide on their final choice. One of the reasons patients may struggle with their decision is because they are unfamiliar with the treatment options. Today, we want to share more information about a common dental treatment that has been used for many years, but you may be unsure what the treatment entails. Read on to learn more about dental bridges.
What is your favorite beverage to drink? Do you love a sugary coffee drink from your local coffee shop? Or perhaps you find yourself reaching for a soft drink in the heat of summer. Even though these choices may be delicious, it’s important to be sure to drink them on occasion and not frequently. You may be surprised at the amount of sugar in popular drinks such as specialty coffees, soft drinks, sports beverages, and even juice. It can be more than eating a candy bar!
