The JSA Dental Care Blog
Practical oral-health advice, treatment guides and smile tips from our McDonough dental team.
May 28, 2021
What Your Diet Means to Your Mouth
What you eat and drink can affect your oral health. A balanced diet will boost your body’s natural immune system, helping to lower your risks for oral problems.…
Read article →May 21, 2021
General Tips for Healthy Teeth
Keeping your teeth and gums in good condition can mean the difference between being embarrassed to smile and being happy to display your pearly whites. Your smile…
Read article →May 14, 2021
Making Dental Hygiene Fun for Kids
In many households, the bedtime routine is no fun. One of the trickiest parts for some parents is getting their kids to brush their teeth. However, it’s not a part…
Read article →May 7, 2021
Oral Health Concerns for Middle Aged Folks
As we age, our birthdays tend to bring new oral health issues along with them. It’s a fact of life that our teeth and gums are impacted by our age. Here are some…
Read article →April 30, 2021
Explaining Root Canal Treatment
A toothache can make everything seem terrible. Your mouth hurts, your head aches, you can’t eat what you want, you can’t sleep comfortably – in general, you feel…
Read article →April 23, 2021
Family Dentists Compared to General Dentists
Finding the right dentist is an important decision because it’s a healthcare relationship that can last a lifetime. The need for dental care starts around age one…
Read article →April 16, 2021
Causes of Post-Root Canal Therapy Pain
The goal of root canal therapy is to relieve pain, not cause it. The pain you experience before a root canal is the result of damage to the tissues in the tooth.…
Read article →April 9, 2021
Teeth Whitening: Get the Facts
More and more people today are heading to their dentist’s office to brighten their smiles through teeth whitening treatments. Although you can try to maintain white…
Read article →April 2, 2021
When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?
Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, and usually emerge in the late teens or early twenties. Standard dental practice is to remove wisdom teeth prior to them…
Read article →March 26, 2021
Problems with your Dentures
If you have chosen dentures to restore the function and appearance of your mouth, you certainly want them to do their job. Typically, if fitted correctly and you…
Read article →March 19, 2021
Harmful Habits That Could Hurt Your Teeth
Many people think all that's required to maintain good dental health is to floss and brush regularly. Unfortunately certain oral habits can negatively affect teeth,…
Read article →March 12, 2021
Options for Complete Dentures
Denture technology has come a long way since the days of George Washington and his wooden teeth. Unfortunately, people still lose teeth for a variety of reasons…
Read article →March 5, 2021
The Great Outcomes of Root Canal Treatment
An aching tooth can make your life miserable. Pain, difficulty eating, inability to sleep, headaches and earaches are some of the problems that often accompany a…
Read article →February 26, 2021
Taking Care of Your Smile through General Dentistry
One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is taking care of your oral health throughout your life. Practicing a consistent dental hygiene routine and…
Read article →February 19, 2021
Warning Signs Dentures May be in Your Future
You may expect you won’t need dentures because you take good care of your teeth. However, dentures are more prevalent than you may think. The number of adults in…
Read article →February 12, 2021
Answers to Your Questions About Dental Crowns and Bridges
What is a dental bridge? Dental bridges make a bridge between two anchor teeth and are meant to fill a space left by a missing tooth. Teeth can be missing due to…
Read article →February 5, 2021
Causes and Effects of Gingivitis
Any stage of gum disease (or gingivitis) can cause inflammation, pain, and sensitivity. It can make eating and talking difficult. It’s important to know what causes…
Read article →January 29, 2021
How Your Diet Affects Your Oral Health
The foods and drinks you consume affect more than your waistline. Your diet provides you with the nutrients you need and impacts your overall health, and also…
Read article →January 22, 2021
Stop the Pop!!
Whether you call it pop, soda, soft drink, or something else, these terms all refer to a sugary, carbonated drink popular all over the country. It is estimated that…
Read article →January 15, 2021
Wisdom Teeth Can be a Pain
Tooth pain can be one of the most uncomfortable types of pain there is. It can make your whole jaw and head ache, interfere with eating, and cause your teeth to be…
Read article →January 8, 2021
Ways to Relieve Dry Mouth
Does your mouth feel like it’s full of cotton? Or does it remind you of the Sahara Desert? Having an overly dry mouth can result from a variety of dental and…
Read article →January 1, 2021
Regaining Your Confidence through Teeth Whitening
Magazine articles often say that a smile reveals a person’s personality. If so, you don’t want to have dull, yellow, stained, dingy teeth! Instead you want a…
Read article →December 25, 2020
Treating Receding Gums With Oral Surgery
While minor gum recession can be treated by your dentist with deep cleaning and antibiotics, serious gum recession can only be treated with oral surgery. A loss of…
Read article →December 18, 2020
Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
Wisdom teeth, your third set of molars, are named that because they are the final teeth to erupt. They usually come in between ages 17 to 25, and are located in the…
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