by University General Dentists Team Member | Oct 11, 2021 | Dentistry, Patient Safety and Wellness, Pediatric Dentistry
Fall is upon us, and Halloween is right around the corner! Halloween is a day full of fun costumes, scary movies, and, of course, mountains of candy. While your neighborhood dentist may not be so excited about the upcoming holiday, your children are! Help your...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Sep 6, 2021 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry
Wisdom teeth, or your back molars, are the last adult teeth to emerge in your mouth. Many in the dentistry field think of wisdom teeth as a vestigial organ, like an appendix, for your mouth. They’re there, but you don’t need them for your daily life. You can live the...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Aug 19, 2021 | Dentistry, Mouth Discomfort, Oral Health, Patient Safety and Wellness
Temporomandibular Joint disorder is a big mouthful, so we call it TMJ disorder for short. This muscle disorder occurs when the nerves in the muscles on either side of your head become exposed due to an improper bite, teeth grinding, and/or stress. It is incredibly...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Jun 8, 2021 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry
We’re all learning more and more about how consuming large amounts of sugar can wreak havoc on your overall health. And if you’ve ever visited a dentist, you’ve heard how sugar can be devastating to your teeth and oral health. But with all these warnings, have you...
by University General Dentists Team Member | May 25, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry
For many, the thought of just going to the dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning is enough to set them a little on edge. For those considering oral surgery, like dental implants, it can be paralyzing. If this sounds like you or someone you know, don’t let fear be...
by University General Dentists Team Member | May 20, 2021 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient Safety and Wellness
The mention of a root canal evokes fear and dread in most dental patients, with visions of swollen, puffy cheeks and extreme tooth pain. In movies and TV even the phrase root canal is accompanied by dramatic moans and drawn expressions. The truth is, today’s root...