What Causes Sudden Tooth Discoloration?

What Causes Sudden Tooth Discoloration?

Tooth staining can seem to happen overnight, but chances are, something has been introduced to your teeth over time that slowly darkened your teeth. With the exception of dental trauma, tooth discoloration is mostly caused by repeated exposure to staining ingredients...

Allergies & Cavities

Allergies & Cavities

Pollen counts are high, eyes are itchy, noses are drippy, and sinuses everywhere are stuffy. It’s allergy season, and even though allergies don’t directly cause cavities, allergies can still be concerning for your dentist in Spring Hill. In fact, the way our bodies...

Can Acid Reflux Make Your Teeth Hurt?

Can Acid Reflux Make Your Teeth Hurt?

Almost all of us are familiar with the discomfort and pain associated with acid reflux, also known as GERD, or commonly described as indigestion or heartburn. But can something that originates in the stomach and affects digestion also make your teeth hurt? Your...

3 Tips for a Picture-Perfect (or Zoom-Perfect) Smile

3 Tips for a Picture-Perfect (or Zoom-Perfect) Smile

As much of the world has transitioned from in-person meetings to Zoom meetings, people have all of a sudden started looking at themselves way more than they ever did before. While video meetings such as Zoom can be a great help in today’s confusing world, it can be...

How to Tell If You Have Gingivitis

How to Tell If You Have Gingivitis

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Wesley Cowan
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Mar 31, 2021
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Nearly 50% of Americans over the age of 30 have some form of gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. You may also hear your dentist in Spring Hill refer to gum disease as gingivitis. So what’s the difference between gum disease and gingivitis, and how can you...

Nutrition & Oral Health

Nutrition & Oral Health

Even though your dentist in Spring Hill is all about keeping your mouth healthy, the truth is, proper nutrition and good oral health go hand-in-hand. This is why, during this National Nutrition Month, we want to do our part to raise awareness of the importance of...

How Do I Know If Tooth Pain Is Serious?

How Do I Know If Tooth Pain Is Serious?

Any type of ongoing tooth pain usually means something isn’t quite right. But does that mean every toothache requires a visit to your dentist in Spring Hill? The short answer — probably. However, if your pain lasts for 2 or more days, isn’t reduced with...

Pandemic Stress & Oral Health Problems

Pandemic Stress & Oral Health Problems

As we head into the one-year mark of this pandemic, there are still several unknowns. But one thing has remained constant the whole time — stress levels are high, and rightfully so. Stress isn’t the best thing for health, especially at times like these....

Can Wearing a Mask Cause Cavities?

Can Wearing a Mask Cause Cavities?

Even though 2020 is over and we can start to leave a lot of that crazy year behind us, one thing remains a constant in our everyday lives — face masks. Masks have become commonplace throughout the United States to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and are...

Make 2021 The Year You Finally Get Your Ideal Smile

Make 2021 The Year You Finally Get Your Ideal Smile

It’s easy to put off taking care of yourself. After all, we all know what it’s like when work, life, family, and other obligations get in the way. However, we’ve just turned the calendar on a new year, and it’s tradition to set some resolutions for yourself now for...