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I don't brush while I'm at work. Should I?
posted: Sep. 17, 2024.
Yes, absolutely. A recent survey by Oral-B® reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, good-looking smile affects not only their personal wellness but their professional image as well, very few Read more
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Keeping Your Teeth Strong and Healthy
posted: Sep. 10, 2024.
What is the strongest part of our bodies? Do you think it might be our bones, which help us move and protect our brains, hearts and other organs? Or could Read more
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Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 03, 2024.
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
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Help! My gums hurt when I floss!
posted: Aug. 27, 2024.
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
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Teeth Whitening and Your Smile
posted: Aug. 20, 2024.
The best type of whitening for your smile depends on what you are hoping to accomplish. Whitening Toothpastes This is certainly the easiest method of whitening, but will brushing alone produce your Read more
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What’s an intraoral camera?
posted: Aug. 13, 2024.
One of the greatest features our team at Eighth North Dental Center offers is the ability to see first-hand how we can help our patients. While X-rays help us detect Read more
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The Secret to Keeping Your Teeth for Life
posted: Aug. 06, 2024.
The secret to keeping your teeth for life involves more than one secret. The first is that there is no secret; and in fact, there really is no difficulty involved. Read more
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Jul. 30, 2024.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
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Is sleep apnea linked to cancer? Studies say, ‘Yes’.
posted: Jul. 23, 2024.
Recently, multiple studies have concluded that people with sleep apnea, a disorder that causes snoring, fatigue, and dangerous gaps in breathing at night due to throat muscles collapsing, are five Read more
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Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments
posted: Jul. 16, 2024.
Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums Read more
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My child has canker sores! How can I help?
posted: Jul. 09, 2024.
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
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Summer Dental Health? Get into the Swim of It!
posted: Jul. 02, 2024.
On a sizzling hot day, there’s not much that makes us happier than heading to the water for a quick swim, some gentle laps, or even a rousing game of Read more
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I have halitosis. What can I do?
posted: Jun. 25, 2024.
Halitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” the doctor and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis; let’s look at a few: Gum disease Read more
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Dental Fear in Children: Brought on by parents?
posted: Jun. 18, 2024.
Two studies – one conducted in Washington State, and whose findings were published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry in 2004, and another conducted in Madrid, Spain, and whose findings Read more
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Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
posted: Jun. 11, 2024.
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read more
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Dental Tips for Your Summer Vacation
posted: Jun. 04, 2024.
Summer’s here, and it’s time to enjoy a well-deserved break! But even though school’s out, please take a few minutes to learn some tips from the doctor to keep your Read more