Teeth are made of hard, durable substances. Unfortunately, when they are not used properly, they can become damaged. Here are some bad habits that can do damage to your teeth, gums, and jaw.   Keeping your jaw in a protruding position, such as when you bite your nails, can put an inordinate amount of pressure on your jaw joint. Biting... read more »

Tooth decay and dental fractures are not the only things that can threaten the health and integrity of your teeth. If you have a bad habit of nervously nibbling on pens and pencils or you routinely improvise your teeth as tools a small piece of a foreign object could break off and become stuck between your teeth or in your... read more »

It’s relatively common for a small piece of tough food, like meat fibers, popcorn hulls, fruit peels and even small, hard seeds, to become lodged in your gums while you’re eating. Sometimes it can be cleared away by brushing and rinsing. Unfortunately, there are also times when something gets stuck uncomfortably in your gums. In a situation like this, your... read more »

If your tooth chips, falls out, or has an extreme, persistent ache, then you have a dental emergency on your hands. Seeing your dentist as soon as possible (or going to the emergency room if the dentist’s office is closed) is what you need to do. What To Do If You Have A Dental Emergency While you are waiting to... read more »