Most people are great about their daily hygiene. You are likely to take a daily shower or bath, wash your face before bed, brush or comb your hair. Many people don’t brush and floss the recommended twice-a-day, but their dental hygiene is still certainly a part of daily life. Regular dental cleanings are an essential… Read more »
Category: Family Dentistry
Sheridan Dentist Talks about Teeth Grinding in Children
Stress is something that we try to believe only afflicts us as we reach adulthood. Why should children be worried? Life is handed to them, right? In an idealistic world, children would be carefree, skipping, jumping, running, and playing their free time away. Unfortunately, school, social, and familial demands along with poor nutrition have made… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Tells the Truth About Root Canals
You’ve probably heard someone say, “I’d rather get a root canal than have the flu,” or some such similar comparison. Root canals have somehow ended up with the reputation of being as unpleasant as it gets in the world of dental procedures. Most patients who end up needing a root canal procedure may panic, given… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Helps Patients Gain Awareness of Stress and Dental Health
You are probably aware of when you’re stressed, but have you ever wondered what signs might show that your mouth is stressed? There are some tell-tale characteristics of wear-and-tear on your teeth, jaw, and gingival tissues that could warrant attention. Your Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, will tell you more about stress and your mouth…. Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Connects TMJ Disorder and Fibromyalgia
Finding the underlying cause of orofacial pain can be frustrating. The symptoms caused by TMJ disorder (TMD) can mimic other diseases and conditions, from sinus infections to Lyme disease. A relationship between TMD and fibromyalgia has been uncovered over the last decade. Your Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon discusses the link between the two conditions.
Sheridan Dentist: 38 Percent of Children Grind Their Teeth
Have you ever heard the sound of teeth grinding against one another? It can be disturbing, especially if the teeth in question are part of a smile you adore. But did you know that children rarely receive treatment for bruxism (teeth grinding)? It’s not an oversight either. Below, your Sheridan dentist, Dr. Coon, explains why… Read more »
Sheridan Family Dentist Says Make Dental Hygiene Fun for Your Kids
Teaching your children to brush and floss their teeth can help prepare them for a lifetime of beautiful, healthy smiles. However, if you have children, then you are probably aware that teaching them anything can be a challenge, much less a routine that they will have to continue every day for the rest of their… Read more »
Sheridan Family Dentist Explains the Stages of Gum Disease
If you believe that most people maintain an adequate level of dental hygiene, you should know that approximately 80% of adults in America have gum disease to some extent. In all fairness, this isn’t an accurate gauge of day-to-day dental hygiene. Once gum disease progresses past its initial phase, it becomes incurable, although it is… Read more »
Do You Know What Your Mouth is Trying to Tell You?
There a variety of symptoms that can affect the health and comfort of your mouth, most of which can indicate a number of oral health issues. Easing or curing these symptoms depends on finding and treating their root cause. To help you maintain your oral health and find comfort from your dental troubles, Sheridan dentist… Read more »
The Dental Hygiene Quiz, from Your Sheridan Family Dentist
Hopefully, you know that you should brush your teeth at least twice a day, and floss at least once, to keep your teeth clean, healthy, and strong. However, your dental health involves more than merely brushing and flossing. For instance, do you know how this routine keeps your mouth healthy, or why visiting your dentist… Read more »