A Parent’s Guide to Emergency Dental Care

Posted on: 10 February 2015

Dental problems seem to have a habit of cropping up on weekends, when your dentist isn't available to schedule an appointment. If you are suffering from a serious dental issue, then you should contact your dental office's answering service and speak to the dentist who is on call for emergencies. However, if you have a minor issue that can wait until Monday morning, then there are some things that you can do to make yourself a lot more comfortable.
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Posted on: 28 January 2015

Simply put, a diastema is a gap or space between two teeth. While it is more common to have between your top front teeth, you can have a diastema anywhere in your mouth. Here is more information about this type of condition, including what causes it and what you can do to close the gap. Causes of Diastemas There are a few different causes of diastemas, most of which occur as an infant or young child.
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Posted on: 22 January 2015

If you are a survivor of domestic violence, it can be almost as scary to leave as it was to stay, but fortunately, the changes you make now can impact you in positive ways for many years. However, there can also be a lot of pressure on you to get a job, find a new home and start over; while the dirty little secret that nobody talks about is dental problems and gum disease as the result of your abuse.
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Posted on: 8 January 2015

If you love drinking sports drinks, wine, or fruit juice, you may not realize the damage you are doing to your teeth. While drinking these beverages in moderation may not cause severe damage, drinking them often can. When you drink beverages that are highly acidic, the acid can weaken and damage the enamel on your teeth, and here are three things you should know about this. What Drinks Are The Worst?
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