The Tongue We often forget about our tongues when we talk about oral hygiene. But we shouldn’t. A clean tongue is just as important as...

Morning sickness exposes your teeth to a large amount of stomach acid. That acid is one of the most dangerous things for your teeth. Acid...

Signs of a Problem Before we discuss how to keep your pet healthy, it’s extremely important to know the signs of some serious dental...

We’d love it if every one of our patients came to see us at least once every six months, but that’s not the case. There’s a reason we...

Let’s face it, nobody enjoys spit. It’s some pretty gross stuff. But to all of us at my St. Joseph dental office, it’s one of the most...

A common misconception is that as we age, we must lose our natural teeth. That’s not necessarily always true. With a lifetime of proper...

No matter how awesome your oral hygiene routine, if you have a dental habit you just can’t seem to stop, it may be causing damage to your...

The Sun Will Come Out, Tomorrow (or we hope so!) The sun is a powerful thing. It not only keeps our planet from going into a deep freeze,...

“Why are my teeth sensitive?” Tooth sensitivity is caused when the outside of teeth, or the hard enamel, wears down or gums recede and...

Chips. We’re not talking about the salty, crunchy kind. We’re referring to the tooth enamel damage caused by nail biting. Fingernails are...

Be Stress Free Over the holidays, life seems to become so incredibly busy, it’s like there’s never a chance to breathe, let alone enjoy...

When you’ve taken a bit of a hiatus from seeing the dentist, you may be nervous to go back. No matter what your reasons are for avoiding...

Breathing out of your mouth instead of your nose is sometimes caused by an underlying issue with your nasal passage. Chronic nasal...

Taking a precautionary antibiotic before dental appointments, even cleanings, was initially prescribed to those with heart conditions or...

Because of the unique hormonal changes women experience, chances for oral health problems actually increase. When hormone levels adjust,...

Since, missing teeth can not only affect your smile, but also your overall health the health and strength of your other teeth, it’s...

Ask Around When starting your search for the right dentist, begin by asking around. Friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers are great...

The best place to start getting your smile a few shades brighter is with your St. Joseph dentist and a professional whitening. Whitening...

Top Reasons We Avoid the Dentist There are many reasons people avoid the dentist. One of the top reason is a legitimate phobia of the...

Bleeding is NEVER Good There’s a common misconception that it’s ok for your gums to bleed a little bit while brushing or flossing. The...