You brush your teeth every morning. You brush again before bed. You might even be the person who never forgets to floss. So, when your dentist tells you there’s another cavity, your first thought is probably, “How is that even possible?” The truth is, brushing is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes […]
White-Knuckling the Dental Chair? Small Ways to Manage Dental Anxiety
You’re in the dental chair. Your shoulders are tense. Your hands have a death grip on the armrests. And when your dentist asks, “Doing okay?” you somehow manage a very unconvincing nod. Sound familiar? Dental anxiety is incredibly common, and it can range from feeling a few butterflies before an appointment to avoiding the dentist […]
Did Your Jaw Work the Night Shift? How Dental Botox May Help
You went to bed hoping to wake up refreshed. Instead, your jaw feels like it spent the night doing a workout you definitely did not sign up for. Morning jaw soreness can be frustrating, especially when it keeps happening. One possible culprit is nighttime clenching or grinding. And while you may associate Botox with cosmetic […]
Creating A Family Strategy for Lowering Sugar Intake
Picture this—You find yourself trying to endure a long day of work, so you decide to check the family cameras to see how the kids are doing. You zoom in on the camera and find a little one climbing up to the family Halloween stash. Shoot. You can already see the cavities forming. One of […]
Why Do My Teeth Hurt When the Weather Changes?
Have you ever experienced pain when it rains or snows? At Radiance Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we often come across some rare dental anomalies such as; “Why do my teeth hurt when the weather changes?” If you’ve ever experienced tooth sensitivity or discomfort during shifts in temperature, you’re not alone. Today we’ll explore the common […]
Innovations in Dentistry: Exploring the Latest Technologies and Treatments
If you look back at dentistry over the past few decades, it is evident that there have been many changes. From same-day crowns to digital scans, you can see how advancements in technology have changed the possibilities of treatment in the dental world. While these changes help us as practitioners they really help you as […]
