by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Does Your Child Grind Their Teeth? MANY PARENTS HAVE heard their children (loudly) grinding their teeth while they sleep at night, or even during waking hours. You may worry about the health of your child’s teeth or what their tooth grinding habit means and what has...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Mouth Sores Mouth sores—they can be painful and irritating when you eat certain foods, when you bump them with your tongue or teeth, or even when you try to smile. They can be caused by ill-fitting dentures, braces, the sharp edge of a broken tooth, bacteria, a fungal...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
5 Common Canker Sore Triggers To Avoid CANKER SORES ARE SELDOM SERIOUS, but they can drive us crazy! These small, shallow ulcers pop up in our mouths and on the inside of our lips unexpectedly and sometimes take days to heal. The good news is that they’re fairly easy...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry
The Connection Between Gum Disease And Rheumatoid Arthritis A GROWING BODY OF RESEARCH linking periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis suggests that taking care of our teeth may also be a really good way to take care of our joints. Researchers found that...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Why Is My Mouth Dry? SALIVA IS ESSENTIAL not only for our oral health, but for our overall comfort. We all experience a dry mouth every once in a while and know how bothersome it can be. But what does it mean? And what should we do if it persists? Saliva Has An...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Be Prepared For Dental Emergencies INJURIES ALWAYS SEEM TO HAPPEN when we least expect them. Picture yourself at an outdoor gathering, having fun, when suddenly a crying child runs up to you, knocked-out tooth in hand. Would you know what to do? Dental First Aid Saves...