Keeping Your Teeth Healthy Through the Holidays
Tis’ the season of sweets, treats, and . . . cavities. We love the holidays at College Ave Modern Dental, but we also know that we see many cavities after the new year. While we love seeing your smiling faces, we’d rather it be for a routine cleaning than an emergency dental visit. To help […]
How to Remove Plaque From Between Teeth
Brushing your teeth is a crucial part of maintaining dental hygiene, but it’s only one part! If brushing is all you’re doing to keep your teeth healthy, you are skipping the 40% of your teeth’s surfaces that are located between your teeth. Make sure you don’t fall for claims from toothpaste, toothbrushes, or mouthwashes that […]
All About Back-to-School Dental Checkups
Back to school is the perfect time to get back on track with your kids’ dental checkups. Just like adults, kids need to visit the dentist twice a year for cleanings and exams. Visiting the dentist helps children understand the importance of good dental health so that they maintain good brushing habits throughout the rest […]
Do You Really Need Mouthwash?
When you think of mouthwash or an oral rinse, you might imagine blue clear liquid in a clear bottle that burns your nose hair, and tongue when you swish it around your mouth. Maybe using mouthwash was a traumatic experience when you were a child, but that is now a thing of the past. Times […]
The Best 5 Things You Can Do (or Stop Doing) for Oral Health
It may be a little late for New Years Resolutions, but it is always the right time to make healthy choices – especially during National Oral Health Month! Whether you are a committed tooth brusher and floss boss or you need a little nudge when it comes to dental hygiene, we have compiled a few […]
Do You Have Sinus Pressure or a Toothache?
Having pain that radiates and throbs for days at a time can make it difficult to find the source. In fact, when pain is focused around the face, neck, and head – there are so many things that could be causing your discomfort that it may be frustrating to know how to treat it. If […]
Can Covid-19 Affect Your Dental Health?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many studies have linked the virus to numerous conditions affecting our health. Recently, there have been studies associating dental problems with Covid-19. For people prioritizing their oral health, this is a source of concern. While not everyone reported oral issues, some experts believe there is a significant link between the two. Your […]
Best Tips from a Dental Hygienist
When you want to get the best advice in any field, it is wise to seek a professional in the industry. For dental or oral health, talking with a licensed Dental Hygienist is the way to go. At College Ave Modern Dental, we have an excellent team that is proud to educate and provide resources […]
How Can You Relieve TMJ Pain?
If it sounds like you are trying to crack walnuts with your jaw, you may be suffering from Temporomandibular Joint or TMJ (thank goodness for abbreviations). TMJ is a musculoskeletal pain disorder that affects 1 out of every three people. While you may have thought back pain was the only common affliction among adults, TMJ […]
What to Do If You Lose a Tooth
Millions of teeth are either knocked out or fall out each year. But if it happens to you, it doesn’t necessarily mean your tooth is lost for good. Instead, knowing the proper emergency action can help save your tooth so that it can be replanted and last for many years to come. Remember these tooth-saving […]