Is a Tooth Nerve Making You Hurt?

Is a Tooth Nerve Making You Hurt?

If you feel a severe toothache when eating, drinking, or even sucking in air through your mouth,  you’re likely experiencing tooth nerve pain. This extreme pain occurs when at least one tooth nerve is exposed, or the tooth nerve is inflamed. Typically, an enamel layer...
Answers That Will Ease Your Dental Anxiety

Answers That Will Ease Your Dental Anxiety

Most dentists are well trained for the special psychological requirements of dealing with dental anxiety and know exactly how to deal with the situation. This applies to the entire practice team. A friendly and calming practice atmosphere can play a vital role in your...
Do You Worry About Your Frenulum?

Do You Worry About Your Frenulum?

There are two frenum (also called frenulum)in your mouth. The lingual frenulum is the part of the mouth that connects the base of the tongue to the floor of the mouth. The labial frenum are at the front of the mouth. They are between the lip and the gum, both at the...
Tongue Posture???!!! Is It Really a Thing?

Tongue Posture???!!! Is It Really a Thing?

Proper posture is important. We know that slouching at your desk is not good for your back. The same can be true for your tongue. Holding the tongue in poor position can lead to dental and other problems. It may sound strange and unusual, but tongue posture is a real...
What’s More Important? Cleaning Gums or Teeth?

What’s More Important? Cleaning Gums or Teeth?

Gum health and tooth health are both important, but is one more vital than the other? We learn from a young age the value of brushing and flossing. You need good oral care starting from your very first baby tooth to stay healthy. But what about your gums? Maybe you...