April Is Oral Health Month!
April is oral health month, and although we should all prioritize our health beyond this month, taking the time to think about ways to improve the health of our mouth, teeth and gums is a noble pursuit. As your oral health is intimately connected to your total health...
Tooth Sensitivity: Too Hot or Too Cold?
Tooth Sensitivity: Too Hot or Too Cold? Did you know that approximately 45 million Americans suffer from tooth sensitivity? If you experience pain in your teeth after eating ice cream or sipping hot soup, chances are you have sensitive teeth. However, most causes of...
Electric Toothbrushes VS Manual Toothbrushes: Which is Better?
Brushing your teeth regularly is the foundation of great oral health. Brushing regularly helps reduce the changes of cavities, plaque buildup, gum disease and many other common dental challenges. When it comes to brushing your teeth, there are a few different options...
Do You Have Deep Gum Pockets?
Has your dentist mentioned to you that you have deeper than normal gum pockets? Typically, it’s detected when there are deeper spaces around your teeth where the gum tissue attaches. they are caused by bacteria and are typically known as “periodontal pockets.” When...
What is TMJ/TMD and What are the Treatment Options?
If you’ve ever experienced a clicking or popping sound in your jaw when you open or close your mouth, you may have a disorder called TMD – Temporomandibular Joint Disorder – sometimes called TMJ. TMJ is short for temporomandibular joint and the disorder is commonly,...
Sore or Bleeding Gums and Flossing Pain
You’re going about your normal routine of brushing and flossing, and you spit out the toothpaste and notice a bit of pink. You may also see some bleeding when you floss. A small amount of blood may be a normal occurrence to you but it’s definitely not something that...
5 Causes of Bad Breath and their Remedies
Bad Breath can happen to anyone, and surely at some point or another, we’ve all suffered from it. You may suffer from bad breath and no one ever told you. That’s one of the most difficult things about it—having it and not knowing it. Having bad breath can cause many...
Oral Health, Tooth Decay, and Sugary Drinks
At Midway Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we see numerous patients every week who have tooth decay, gum problems, sensitive teeth, enamel damage, and cosmetic dental concerns. Many of our patients frequently ask what steps they can take to protect their teeth and...
Sensitive Teeth: Tips & Treatment Options
Do you experience an uncomfortable feeling inside of your mouth when you drink something cold? Does it hurt when you eat something sweet like chocolate or candy? Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in certain teeth when you drink something hot? If you answered yes...
Replacing Dental Fillings: When is it Necessary?
Dentistry is becoming progressively better as computers allow for 3D mapping of patients’ mouths and newer materials become available for replacing dental fillings. In decades past, it was very common for people to require full or partial sets of dentures in later...
What is Oral Cancer?
Oral cancer is a range of cancerous abnormalities inside the mouth and throat. They are arbitrarily divided into two major categories that are based solely on location. Oral cavity cancers are technically in the front of the mouth and that portion of the tongue....
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Oral Health Connection
At Midway Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we realize how oral health can impact your overall health and quality of life. This is why we highly urge all of our patients to make oral hygiene a top priority. According to a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's...
What is Dental Bonding?
At Midway Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we provide our patients numerous methods of recapturing that perfect smile you deserve to have. For instance, if you are suffering from tooth decay, cracked or chipped teeth, exposed tooth roots due to receding gums, gaps in...
What You Should Know About Wisdom Teeth
If your third set of molars haven't come in yet, you must be very young. These late-blooming teeth will often come in when you're in your early twenties or as early as your late teens. Although some people will benefit from having them, a wisdom tooth will probably...
Do You Have Sinus Pressure or a Toothache?
It’s possible that sinus inflammation or an infection can lead to a toothache, especially in your upper back teeth. The reason these teeth are most commonly affected is because your sinuses are closest to them. If you’ve been dealing with a toothache that doesn’t seem...
Why Dental Checkups are Essential
It’s common knowledge that regular dental checkups are critical to maintaining good oral health. These checkups can detect early signs of gum disease, cavities, and alignment issues that may warrant a referral to an orthodontist. However, these very dental checkups...
6 Simple Tips for Managing Dental Anxiety in Children and Teens
You hope your children have no problem visiting the dentist, but many do. If you find yourself scheduling appointments only to realize your child is terrified of the dentist, you’re not alone. It’s a scary place for kids who don’t know what to expect, and it’s usually...
Benefits of Custom Dentist-Fitted Mouthguards
Are you physically competitive in sports? Do you love participating in sports or other physically demanding activities like rock climbing, CrossFit or boxing? Have you considered a mouthguard and if you have one, how often do you wear it? If you don't have one and you...
Healthy Snacking and Tips to Fight a Sweet Tooth
More Americans are trying to live a healthier lifestyle and for many, that means cutting back on sweets and foods high in unhealthy fats and sugars. That doesn't mean you can't still enjoy treats and desserts. At Midway Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we want to...
The Cost of Not Replacing a Missing Tooth
The Cost of Not Replacing a Missing Tooth Tooth loss can occur in a few different ways. First, if you are hit in the face with a blunt object or if you are in some type of accident, you can lose one or more teeth. Second, if you have a cavity and you neglect to have...
Is Fluoride Safe for Toddlers?
A lot of parents want to know whether fluoride is safe for toddlers. For years, the American Dental Association recommended that parents wait until two years to start using fluoridated toothpaste with their children. In February 2014, however, the organization changed...
Tobacco’s Effects on a Smoker’s Teeth
I started smoking in high school. I was around sixteen, and at the time I had a straight set of white teeth. People constantly complimented me on them. Though I'd been warned that smoking was bad for my teeth, I didn't listen. I got my first tooth infection when I was...
Pregnancy, Breast Feeding, and Mother’s Dental Health
When you're pregnant or a new mother, you have plenty to worry about. You're probably aware of many aspects of your physical health, but you may not be paying much attention to your teeth. However, there can be long-term consequences of neglecting good dental hygiene...
I Broke My Front Tooth! What Should I do Now?
A broken tooth can happen to anyone--here's the story of how it happened to me (I've finally gotten over the embarrassment of telling it) I took my kids to the swimming pool to cool off on a hot Spring day. My youngest is trying to learn to dive, so I was trying to...
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