​ Many seniors undergo drastic changes throughout their lifetime, and it is only a matter of time before they experience severe tooth loss or pain. This could be due to a number of factors that could impact their oral health and well-being. One of the main reasons is the lack of proper oral care, but that is just one factor. Many seniors might be w...

​ Many people may not know that braces, while straightening teeth and providing other oral benefits, could potentially lead to gum disease. The next question would be: How can I prevent gum disease while wearing braces? Dr. Alexandra George, DDS, weighs in. "Patients might have read a post on Facebook on how their friend or relative got gum disease...

Some patients find themselves hesitant about going to the dentist to fix their crooked smile. However, by not going to the dentist, they risk the potential for more serious issues down the road. When you skip getting braces, you run the risk that your misaligned teeth will cause problems with chewing and digestion. Then there's the issue of crowded...

​ While you might try to keep your mouth healthy by eating fruits and vegetables, there are some foods that, while healthy, can promote tooth decay. And of course there are plenty of foods that are unhealthy and detrimental to your oral health. Foods That Are Bad for You A lot of foods that are bad for teeth are no-brainers - they promote enamel de...

You wake up in the morning, look in the mirror and begin going through the routine of taking care of your smile. However, as you begin brushing your teeth, you might notice that your toothbrush just doesn't quite fit in all those crevices that are hard to reach on the surface of and in between teeth. You might recall a conversation your parents or ...

​ Coffee: The magical drink that helps us get moving every morning! While many people are thankful for the power that coffee grants them, it can have repercussions for your smile. Yes, coffee can cause a number of issues for your oral health, impacting that pearly-white smile and the well-being of your mouth. So, should you ditch the coffee? Really...

​ Anxiety. It might not seem like one of the big reasons to go to the a dentist. In fact, anxiety seems more like a reason to avoid a dental checkup. Your smoking habit or the sharp pain you felt when you ate that bowl of ice cream last night seems like a more likely reason to schedule an appointment. However, stress can cause a variety of issues t...

​ You might not know it, but a simple stick of gum could be benefiting your mouth in more ways than one. However, you should also keep in mind that some chewing gums are better than others. Chewing Gum to Avoid It's important that you avoid any chewing gum that contains sugar in it. Your favorite bubblegum could contain an alarming amount of sugar ...

​ Many parents don't think about the importance of maintaining their kids' baby teeth. And even if they do, they might not know how to properly care for those little teeth. Many parents just don't know where to begin. "Some parent might be struggling to care for their child's teeth," said Dr. Alexandra George, DDS. "Also, many new parents could be ...

​ That swimming pool you love so much could be causing issues for your mouth. All those warm, sunny days spent taking a dip in the pool to cool off could mean bad news for maintaining that pearly-white smile. You could potentially be subjecting your teeth to tooth staining. This is due to the high pH level in the chlorine potentially causing brown ...

​ You might have noticed a dull aching in your jaw, or you might have noticed that some of your lower teeth appear to be smaller. This could lead to an overbite, increased sensitivity or pain when you eat your favorite chocolate ice cream. Even worse, you could potentially lose your tooth entirely if the proper care isn't taken to ensure good oral ...

​ The temporomandibular joints, known commonly as the TMJs, act as a hinge between the skull and jawbone. When the joint becomes damaged, the patient can experience pain. The pain is located in the muscle and the jaw joint itself, leading to facial discomfort, headaches, popping in the ear and other related issues. Treatments can range from over-th...

​ A recent study by researchers at the University of California Irvine and published in Science Daily reveals that an estimated one in four Americans now suffers from some level of dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint. The temporomandibular joint is a hinging disc joint that connects the temporal bone to the lower jaw. When a dysfunction of t...

Dentists do their best to treat children experiencing dental decay, but preventing decay from happening in the first place is truly the best option. According to a three-year study conducted by several universities, with core findings published in the Journal of Dental Research, preventing tooth decay altogether for children is best for oral care. ...

​ As soon as children start losing their primary teeth and their adult teeth begin to emerge, the picture of what smile will look like starts getting clearer. That's when many children who show signs of needing orthodontic care begin seeing a specialist. While children can get orthodontic treatments early on to address smile issues like crowded or ...

​ The progressive nervous system condition Parkinson's disease affects an estimated 10 million Americans each year. Characterized by muscle rigidity and tremors, Parkinson's disease has no known cure. Now a new study is linking Parkinson's to another painful condition: temporomandibular joint disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMJD, is ...

​ Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMJD, can strike anyone at any time. Though there is no one cause for the condition, common causes include genetics, injury and a condition called chronic inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the healthy cells and tissues in and s...

​ So you need a tooth extracted and now you're panicking? Don't fret! It's not as scary as it seems, and many times it's a fairly simple, straightforward procedure. Reasons for extractions include tooth decay and wisdom teeth becoming impacted, among many other things. In some instances, teeth may need to be removed to make room for braces or an im...

​ Do you snore? Well, about 90 million Americans do on a regular basis. Snoring occurs when tissues in the back of the throat relax to the point where they partially block the airway and emit a sound. Frequent snoring is one of the symptoms of sleep apnea. This is a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts while s...

​ If you've lost a tooth, especially one that isn't visible to other people when you talk, you may think you can just get used to it and live with it. However, leaving a missing tooth may have physical and mental consequences that can easily be avoided with a tooth-replacement procedure. Physical Challenges There will be several physical consequenc...