Ever opened your mouth wide only to hear a loud pop as your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) moved out of place and back in again? Maybe you even felt a sharp pain when it happened, or you’ve noticed that the muscles around your jaw and neck feel achy and tired a lot. A lot of people refer to TMJ disorders simply …
October is National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM), and the ADHA is celebrating! What is National Dental Hygiene Month, and why should we celebrate? National Dental Hygiene Month (NDHM) is an annual event that the United States’ dental community celebrates in October. It’s worth celebrating because the aim of the campaign is to promote good oral hygiene habits and to increase …
It’s summertime… kids are spending their days splashing in the pool, biking with friends, ziplining at summer camp! It’s hard to think about homework, alarm clock wakeups, research papers, or anything else related to school when everyone’s having so much fun. But a new school year is just around the corner. Soon you’ll be headed to the store with your …
Did you know that every year, millions of Americans live with tooth decay, toothaches, and other oral diseases? What’s more important is knowing that these conditions are often preventable with good oral health habits. June is Oral Health Month, and at TrueCare Dentistry, we’re coming alongside others in our field to promote good oral health habits and give back to …
Do you know anyone who’s always chewing on the ice left after they’ve downed a tall glass of lemonade or another of their favorite summertime refreshers…? Chewing ice is like a pastime for some people, but our teeth are not a big fan of the habit. Chewing ice, crunching popcorn kernels, and even biting down on a piece of hard …
The C- word can be scary, no matter someone’s age or health history, and the statistics for oral cancer definitely fit in the ‘scary’ category. “Oral cancer accounts for roughly 3% of all cancers diagnosed annually in the United States, or about 53,000 new cases each year. Oral cancer most often occurs in people over the age of 40 and …
“It’s just one night of not brushing and flossing,” you tell yourself. “I’m so busy and so tired… I’ll do it tomorrow.” One day turns into two, and before long, you can’t remember the last time you flossed. You’re pretty sure you’re not brushing as much as you used to, either. We get it! As exciting a time of life …
It’s that time of the year again… the observance of Children’s Dental Health Month. At TrueCare Dentistry, we’re joining dentists and many other professionals throughout the US in promoting the benefits of good oral health for young people. It can be hard for kids to see how important taking care of their teeth is. When they look inside their mouths, …
It’s no secret that getting older isn’t for the faint of heart. And we all expect that as we age, things will start changing. At TrueCare Dentistry, we see those changes up close and personal when we peek inside our patients’ mouths. And we know firsthand that someone’s oral health can really take a dive if they’re not careful to …
Ever wake up in throbbing pain that pounds with every heartbeat, then look in the mirror and find your face is swollen on one side and a little distorted? If you have, you’ve experienced the distress of a dental emergency. Here’s a fact for you. We use our teeth every day, mostly without thinking about the real work they’re doing. …
