You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?”
It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of
Read more
Blog
-
Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Oct. 18, 2022.
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?”
It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of
Read more
-
HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Oct. 11, 2022.
HPV, or human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the country. There are over 100 strains of HPV, and, while most of these infections leave our systems
Read more
-
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
posted: Oct. 04, 2022.
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons
Read more
-
Is a Loose Tooth a Lost Tooth? Not Necessarily!
posted: Sep. 27, 2022.
When we were small, a loose tooth wasn’t a reason to be worried. On the contrary! It was a time to celebrate: A permanent tooth on the way. A sign
Read more
-
How do I know if my gums are receding?
posted: Sep. 20, 2022.
Gum recession, a common result of gum disease, occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds the teeth wears away or pulls back, forming pockets between the gumline and exposing more
Read more
-
Curing the Nail-Biting Habit
posted: Sep. 13, 2022.
Do you ever find yourself gnawing at your nails? Nail-biting is a very common and difficult to break habit which usually has its beginnings in childhood. It can leave your
Read more
-
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 06, 2022.
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day”
Read more
-
Celebrate Labor Day by Getting Away
posted: Aug. 30, 2022.
Labor Day honors the contributions that workers have made to this country, and for many Americans, the holiday is a great time to relax at home with family and friends.
Read more
-
Tips for Managing Oral Pain
posted: Aug. 23, 2022.
Experiencing tooth or oral pain is not fun. If you cannot get to P Steven Wainess DDS right away, the pain may even seem to increase. The old saying that
Read more
-
Breaking Bad Oral Habits
posted: Aug. 16, 2022.
The effects of bad oral habits are something our team sees all too often. You might have bad oral habits that stem from childhood, possibly because your parents did not
Read more
-
Just What Is Plaque?
posted: Aug. 09, 2022.
From the time you were small, you’ve been warned about the dangers of plaque. Why? Because:
It’s an unappealing film that sticks to your teeth
It causes cavities
It causes gum disease
And really,
Read more
-
Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Aug. 02, 2022.
By no stretch is it rare for your gums to hurt during and after flossing. Even some bleeding is to be expected. This is especially true if you have not
Read more
-
Adults Can Get Cavities, Too
posted: Jul. 26, 2022.
There are some things we just don’t miss about being a kid. Getting grounded? A thing of the past. Curfew? Not happening. Confiscating our cell phones? As if. Cavities? While
Read more
-
My child has canker sores! How can I help?
posted: Jul. 19, 2022.
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips,
Read more
-
What to Know if You Think You Have a Cracked Tooth
posted: Jul. 12, 2022.
You use your mouthguard for sports, wear a nightguard if you grind your teeth, and never bite down on solid objects. But even with all the care in the world,
Read more
-
Summer Sports and Mouthguards
posted: Jul. 05, 2022.
School’s out and you’ve emptied your gym locker until next fall. But while you’re stowing away the football gear, the basketball warm-ups, the field hockey sticks, and all the other
Read more
