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• Why Do My Teeth Hurt When It's Cold Outside?

  When temperatures drop you may notice an increase in tooth sensitivity. Roughly 40 million adults in the United States have experienced pain from sensitive teeth, about 1-in-8 deal with the problem regularly. The leading causes of teeth sensitivity t…

• What Causes Teeth to Crack?

  The outer layer of teeth, called enamel, is the hardest substance in the human body – even harder than bone. But enamel is not indestructible. Here’s how to keep the cracks and chips from damaging your smile, confidence, and health.  

• What is Burning Mouth Syndrome?

  People who suffer from Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) experience frequent – sometimes constant – scalding sensation on their gums, tongue, lips, roof of the mouth, inside cheeks, and the back of their mouth and throat.

• Ten Things That Will Weaken Teeth

  It’s not easy being a tooth. Three meals a day, with an average chewing rate of about 10 times per mouthful of food works out to 10,000ish bites per meal equals 30,000 chews a day. And many of us just aren’t kind to our teeth.

• The Cost Of Dental Care & How To Save

  The list below is a general guideline to maintaining a healthy smile at every age, and will help you budget ahead for your own and your family’s needs. Your dentist will guide you on the specific treatments and procedures necessary for you to maint…

• Why Do My Teeth Hurt So Much?

  No matter how devoted you are to at home care, regular exams and professional teeth cleanings are critical. Checkups involve more than a quick peek at your teeth – your dentist will screen you for oral cancer, tooth decay and gum disease. Caught ea…

• Understanding Your Dental Bill

  Sometimes it’s difficult to make sense of the bills you get from your dentist. If you have dental insurance, the bill may be broken down to indicate your type of plan, whether the service you received was in or out of your plan’s network, any co-…

• What Can Cause TMJ Disorder?

  The TMJ is another name for the jaw joint, which can be a problem area for many people. If you are experiencing pain or dysfunction in this area, learn what can—and probably won’t—help resolve it.

• Gum Abscesses: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

  Most of the time, it will be painfully obvious if you have a gum abscess: This condition may develop suddenly, and can cause intense discomfort. It requires prompt professional treatment.

• Gum Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

  Your gums are soft and supple, but they can be injured by an accidental blow, irritated by a trapped foreign body, or inflamed by a bacterial infection. Learn what to do when gum injuries occur.