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Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help

January 28, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

Pain is a major reason that adults avoid the dentist. 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. But many don't realize how the dental industry has evolved. Today, many dental procedures are virtually painless thanks to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Fear Free

What are Bicuspids? The In-Between Premolar Tooth

December 10, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

The bicuspid tooth is sometimes called a premolar because of its positioning between the canine teeth and molars.

Do you know the difference between bicuspids, molars and premolars? This guide to teeth names will help you understand what bicuspids and premolars are for the next time you visit the dentist. What are Bicuspid Teeth? Teeth names can often help us understand where they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Can Your Gums Grow Over Your Braces?

December 3, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Braces can cause changes in the mouth that can look like gums growing over your braces! Click to learn about gum inflammation and swollen gums with braces.

The road to straighter teeth requires extra special care and attention since braces will change your daily oral health practices. But straitening teeth with braces isn’t only about improving your smile. In fact, teeth can lead to a healthier mouth, too! One reason? Crooked and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health

Daily Stretches for Dental Staff

November 26, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Take breaks during the day to realign and stretch with our list of stretch remedies for back and neck pain.

As a dental hygienist, dentist or dental staff member, you put the patient’s comfort first. If a patient has a hard time reclining fully or positioning themselves for a cleaning or exam, you twist and contort to make it work. But this can take a toll on your back and neck. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Why is My Tongue Sore?! Reasons and Solutions

November 13, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Tongue pain can signify a variety of troublesome or less-than-serious issues in the mouth. Click to learn why your tongue hurts.

There’s a variety of possible reasons for tongue pain, and a bitten tongue is only one of them. Most tongue injuries actually happen for other reasons. Here are the most common causes for tongue pain and how to find tongue pain relief: Tongue Trauma It seems like the tongue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

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