“It’s like pulling teeth” may be an expression you use when getting your kids to pick up their toys or do their homework, but nothing is like pulling teeth than actually getting your teeth pulled. Often, patients who are chronic tobacco users, have poor dental hygiene, or extreme periodontal disease need to have their teeth …
Your mom always told you to watch your words and mind your manners so that you wouldn’t leave a bad impression on those around you. And although it’s good to make a lasting impression with a strong personality and sense of self, it’s equally as important to make a lasting impression when you come into …
Gag Ya Later: How We Get Rid of Gagging During Impressions Read More »
It seems like decades ago that you were sitting inside huddled up, waiting for warm weather. And now that summer is in full swing; you’re hopefully spending as much time outside barbecuing and lounging by the pool with friends and family as possible. One of the best parts about the warm weather is the cool …
3 Summer Foods to Snack On For a Healthier Smile Read More »
Just like an onion, there are many different layers of a tooth. There’s the top layer: the enamel, the middle layer: the dentin, and the bottom layer: the pulp. If bacteria seeps through all the layers of the tooth and into the pulp, it can cause an abscess to occur. This abscess can cause extreme …
It may seem like “gluten free” options are at every grocery store or local restaurant. And even though it can seem like a trendy diet, it is actually a dietary restriction for those who have a condition called Celiac disease. As an immune-mediated disease that occurs when a patient is exposed to gluten, it can …
To Give Your Child Gluten or Not: Celiac Disease and Your Child’s Oral Health Read More »
Whether you’re a regular soda drinker or the kind of person who just has one on occasion, there’s one thing you know for certain: nothing goes better with pizza quite like a frosty mug of root beer. However, considering soda isn’t exactly packed full of vitamins and minerals, there are some healthier alternatives that you …
Did you know that you are supposed to visit the dentist every six months for a dental cleaning and checkup? If you haven’t visited Dr. Janice Scott in a while because you have simply been putting it off or you have forgotten, make sure that you start seeing Dr. Janice Scott on a regular basis …
Clean It Up: The Importance of Bi-Annual Dental Visits Read More »
Going to visit Dr. Janice Scott is your best bet in regards to taking care of an abscess tooth or toothache. However, if you start to suffer from dental pain either while you are on vacation or to help ease the pain until you can get into our office, it’s important to know just how …
Smiling is something that most people view as an involuntary response to external situations. Think about the last funny video you watched of a puppy falling asleep while standing up. Just the recollection of something funny or joyful evokes a genuine smile. What we are learning from numerous studies is that smiling doesn’t have to …
Most of us are aware that soda can really do a number on our teeth and our general state of oral health. In response to the dangers of sugar, not to mention of the unnecessary calories, many people have made a switch from regular soda to diet soda, or have given up soda altogether and …
Think it’s the Sugar in Soda that is Bad for your Teeth? Think Again! Read More »
