For many women, remembering to take their birth control pill is an important part of the day. And if you’ve been taking the pill for a while, you probably already know that it can affect things such as your mood and your weight. But you should also know, if you are trying to decide which […]
Read More »Life gets pretty busy, and you may not even realize that October is National Dental Hygiene Month! It’s a great time to make sure that you and your entire family are doing all you can to take good care of your teeth, and to make sure you don’t have any bad habits that may be causing […]
Read More »Maybe you’ve always wanted straighter teeth, maybe you wore braces when you were a kid but your teeth have moved around since then, or maybe your crooked teeth are causing you jaw pain and problems. It is easy to understand why you might be putting off getting metal braces for crooked teeth, but not to […]
Read More »If you are a first time parent, you likely have many questions as to what you can expect for the next 18 or so years, as far as your child’s health. As far as their teeth are concerned, help is always available at Soft Touch Dentistry – but here are a few things you should know. Taking […]
Read More »TMJ can be very painful, and for many people, an easy and quick solution for the pain is to take an over-the-counter pain medication such as ibuprofen or aspirin. However, there are some very good reasons why you should treat your TMJ and not just the painful symptoms. What is TMJ? “TMJ” stands for “temporomandibular joint,” and […]
Read More »Natural remedies are very popular, and there can be many advantages to choosing products with natural ingredients to stay healthy and beautiful. Charcoal is just one of the latest trends for use as a natural ingredient in face masks, scrubs, and toothpastes – many people use it to remove stains and whiten teeth. Is charcoal toothpaste […]
Read More »Do you grind your teeth? It can cause not only a lot of pain, but a lot of problems as well. But it can be a hard habit to break, especially because a lot of tooth grinding (or “bruxism” as dentists call it) happens at night, and many patients aren’t even aware they do it. There […]
Read More »Gingivitis can be sneaky – you may have it on your teeth and not even know it. It is the first step towards gum disease and can lead to much more serious problems, such as gum irritation and inflammation, and eventually serious gum disease and even tooth loss. To prevent gingivitis, you should take good […]
Read More »Do you get migraines? These kinds of headaches are not only painful – they can also put an abrupt stop to your day and whatever you were doing, and they can just be plain scary! One thing you can do to try to prevent migraines is to figure out what triggers them, but if that […]
Read More »If you have a damaged tooth, a dental crown can save the tooth and prevent lots of pain and even more trouble for you in the future. Read on for more information about crowns and their many benefits! What are crowns used for? Dental crowns are simply caps that are placed over teeth. They can be used […]
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