It’s not easy to stay healthy during the holidays. Sweets seem to appear everywhere you go, and with all of the present-wrapping and card-writing, there’s not much time to devote to you and your family’s health and well-being. Luckily, Hermey the Elf, best known for...
Brushing your teeth is extremely important for the health of your gums, teeth, and even plays a role in the health of your whole body. While the practice is now quite common, would you be surprised to learn that there are a few things many...
When you align your smile, there is a chance the plaque on your teeth won’t be removed on a regular basis because brushing and flossing can be difficult. When the plaque doesn’t get removed, it can begin to irritate your gums and create gum disease....
You probably know that your teeth can suffer from a number of injuries—but did you know that your pearly whites could change color after you suffer trauma? While you may think teeth whitening could be enough to correct this problem, it actually isn’t. Fortunately, there...
Do you ever want your child to know more about their smile? If so, our dentist, Dr. Desiree T. Palmer, DMD , and dental team are happy to hear that! The more your child knows about their teeth, gums, and oral health, the better because...
If you are looking for ways to give you the smile you deserve, we are happy to help! Desiree T. Palmer, DMD and our team are always standing by to support you in your journey to the confident smile you deserve. Today’s blog is going to...
Although your teeth and gums are highly effective at chewing food, they are relatively weak in regard to environmental factors. Even your strongest teeth can be easily knocked out due to a single blow to the facial area. What benefit can mouth guards provide? For that...
Do you know how to spot a potential toothache? Although toothaches have many causes and symptoms, it may be possible that the symptoms are associated with other underlying conditions in your oral health. Nevertheless, it is always important to check for any irregularities and abnormalities...
A tooth abscess is a painful infection between the gum and tooth, or is based at the tooth’s root. Many symptoms include a loose tooth from root decay, swelling in the jaw or neck, swollen or red gums, sensitivity when eating hot or cold substances,...
If you’re ready to take your dental hygiene to the next level, then it’s time to start using mouthwash. Mouthwashes, which are sometimes referred to as oral rinses or mouth rinses, are liquid products used for washing the mouth, typically through gargling or swishing. Rinsing...