Stomatitis is the technical term for soreness and inflammation in the mouth, whether on the cheeks, gums, tongue, palate, or lips. There are three general types of stomatitis that cause pain and irritation for dental patients: canker sores, cold sores, and mouth irritation. Cold Sores Cold sores (a.k.a. fever blisters)…
Acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal acid reflux disease) affects more than just your stomach and esophagus. Because stomach acids travel up the esophagus, they can get into the mouth and cause serious dental problems. Tooth erosion Stomach acids from GERD can cause damage to the tissue of the esophagus,…
Living near Beer City, USA has made craft beer a part of West Michigan’s culture. Exploring new breweries and trying different beers has become a hobby and fun pastime for many. But does our love of beer have any effect on our teeth? And if so, what kind of impact…
Seeing the dentist probably isn’t your favorite thing to do. But you know that you’re supposed to go regularly, and you want healthy teeth and a healthy mouth. So how often should you see a dentist? The standard recommendation for how often you should go to the dentist is every…
You know that getting regular dental cleanings, brushing, and flossing are important, but there are other things that we can let fly under the radar. But those small dental issues that you hardly notice or don’t think are important can be indications of bigger problems that need attention. Here are…
Mouthwash seems like an unequivocally good thing. Of course, washing your mouth should make it cleaner, and cleaner is healthier, right? Well, the human body is a complex thing and anything we do to it can have unintended effects. Mouthwash is one of these things. So, is mouthwash good or…
You’ve heard that it’s bad to make assumptions; it’s true about most things in life, and it’s true about your dental health. If you have a toothache and you’re like most of us, you’ve probably tried to ignore it for as long as possible, assuming that it’s a cavity that…
If you’re a big believer in New Year’s resolutions and setting intentions for the year to come, you’ve probably made goals for your personal development, your career, and your physical fitness and appearance. Maybe one of those goals is to have a whiter smile. So what are some of the…
We can lose our permanent teeth in a number of ways during our lifetimes: a fall on the pavement, tooth decay, disease, and more. Luckily, unlike many of our ancestors, we aren’t condemned to living with the discomfort or unattractive look of missing teeth. Depending on your situation, your dentist…
Coffee is more than just a beverage. At this point, it is emblematic of a culture and lifestyle that so many have embraced. If you drink coffee, you know this, and it’s part of why coffee is so hard to give up (that and the addictive nature of caffeine, that…
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