The last thing anyone ever wants to deal with is a dental emergency. Dental emergencies, like any type of unexpected issue, can be scary, painful, and even confusing as to how to handle them. At our dental office in Warsaw, we want to help our patients and neighbors understand different types of dental emergencies and… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Oral Health and Prevention
The Oral Health and Heart Health Connection
Our Warsaw dental office’s philosophy of patient care revolves around keeping our patients healthy, and not just in their mouths. Many whole-body concerns are associated with oral health problems, including heart disease. This February, in celebration of Heart Health Month, we’d like to educate our patients on the oral health and heart health connection and… Read more »
Top 4 Causes of Bad Breath
Bad breath, also known clinically as halitosis, is embarrassing. But you don’t have to be self-conscious of your breath if you can identify what may be causing it, and work with your Warsaw dentist to fix it. So what may be contributing to your bad breath? Let’s check out the top four causes. … Read more »
Biting Your Tongue While You Sleep? Here’s Why.
We’ve all experienced the unpleasant sensation that goes along with biting our tongues, but the positive (if there is a positive to something so painful) is that we can usually identify how we did it. However, there are some people who experience the annoying aftermath of tongue biting and have no idea how it even… Read more »
What’s Causing Your Dry Mouth?
Dry mouth is an annoying, sometimes sporadic occurrence that can be caused by any number of things. But no matter how annoying it is, it’s concerning to everyone at my dental office in Warsaw when dry mouth lasts for a prolonged period of time. Dry mouth isn’t just an obnoxious, uncomfortable thing that happens…it can… Read more »
Does Oil Pulling Actually Work?
By now you’ve probably at least heard of oil pulling, but perhaps you’re unsure as to what exactly it is, how it’s supposed to help your oral health, and if it actually works. Don’t worry, my dental office in Warsaw is here to help. We’ve looked into the now popular technique and we’ve got some… Read more »
“Is My Dentist Happy to See Me?”
Part of what makes being a dentist so rewarding and enjoyable is getting to know patients and their smiles. At my Warsaw dental office, my team and I always like to take the time to help without making anyone feel rushed or uncomfortable. I am truly happy to see each and every one of my… Read more »
Don’t Be Afraid to Change Your Toothbrush
Are you delaying swapping out your frayed toothbrush for a new model? Well, don’t be! My Warsaw dental office wants you to know that it’s in the best interest of your oral and overall health to make the change to a new toothbrush. We understand that sometimes it’s easy to forget, so here’s a reminder… Read more »
4 Little-Known Facts About Straws
Our dental office in Warsaw wants to share a little known secret with you, and it’s something so easy, so common, and even may seem a bit silly, but can do wonders to help keep your smile healthy. It’s a straw. And when you choose to use a straw instead of sipping drinks straight from… Read more »
Over 50? Look Out For These Oral Health Issues
It used to be incredibly common to lose teeth as we grow older. But thanks to advancements in dental technology, that’s really not the case anymore. According to the American Dental Association (ADA), Americans are keeping their own, natural teeth longer than ever. However, at my Warsaw dental office, we know that the longer… Read more »
