DO YOU EXPERIENCE sudden, sharp pain sometimes when you drink a glass of ice water, eat ice cream, or sip hot coffee? You’re not alone. One in eight adults experiences tooth sensitivity—the kind of sensitivity that isn’t due to a problem such as a cavity. So what’s causing it? Surprisingly, one of the most common causes of tooth sensitivity is brushing with too much force.  How Could Brushing Hurt? Over brushing is problematic because it wears down the protective layers of your tooth enamel. It can also push back your gums, exposing the dentin layer under the enamel even more. This dentin layer has microscopic tubes … Continue reading →

ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS, TOOTH DECAY is one of our most common, modern-day chronic diseases. In fact, by the time children begin kindergarten, 40 % have some kind of tooth decay! Remember, just because kids aren’t complaining about tooth pain (and their teeth “look” OK),  doesn’t necessarily mean their teeth are OK. Fall is a great time to assess your health goals and get back on track after a leisurely summer. Let Grandview Dental Care help. Be sure dental checkups are part of your back-to-school checklist. Typically Included In A Regular Checkup Or Back-To-School Exam: Here are some of the services we typically … Continue reading →

Grandview Heights, Ohio dentist talks about how to save money on your dental expenses One question that we get asked often is “How can I save money on the cost of my dental visits?  Another frequently asked question is “I work for a small business that doesn’t offer dental benefits, which dental insurance should I chose? “ The best dental insurance is doing 4 simple things… Brush your teeth for 2 minutes twice a day(at least twice a day. After meals would be an extra brushing bonus) Floss your teeth everyday Visit a dentist at least every 6-8 months for … Continue reading →

  For the first 12 (business) days of December we are offering 12 different specials, one each day, beginning on Dec. 1. These specials will be posted on our Facebook page and also sent out in an email message each day. Each Special is only good for 1 day so if your interested in the offer, you must call us by the end of the business day.  You can also email us for certain offers, info@grandviewdentalcare.com or fill out the form on our contact-us page We are having all kinds of specials from Invisalign and Veneer Specials, several  whitening specials, … Continue reading →

One of my favorite shows to watch with my husband is Man Vs. Food. I saw an episode that had a baseball park that had a hamburger on a grilled glazed donut. My husband turned up his nose but  I was intrigued. Recently one of my patients(Dana) had come in for a cleaning and I was asking how things were at his work place. I had mentioned that I have been in the Grandview area for 14 years but had never tried the DK Diner where he works. After a long discussion about how much I love donuts, he said … Continue reading →

We as Hygienists at Grandview Dental Care try to stay up all of the new dental products that hit the market for office use and for retail. Sometimes the amount of products is very overwhelming. Usually once a year I find a product that I love and recommend to all of my patients for them to try at home to help with their home dental care. My new favorite product is Listerine Zero. It has been on the market for about 6 months. This product is a wonderful mouth rinse that helps kill gingivitis causing bacteria without the burn of … Continue reading →

The temperature is rising in Columbus and so  is our thirst for relief. Remember to think about what you are grabbing to beat the heat. Over the past several years, Columbus dentists have seen an increase of cavities due to a large consumption of sports drinks. We used to only worry about sodas but with high sugar energy and sports drinks on the market, the risk is getting higher. Water and sugar free drinks between meals is the best defense. Cavities are caused by the frequency of exposure to sugar not the amount of sugar. So with every sip of the … Continue reading →

Columbus Dentist takes blood pressure readings at each appointment. Taking a blood pressure reading is not just for your medical doctor’s office anymore.  Over the last several years you may have noticed that your hygienist has been taking your blood pressure at your dental cleaning appointments.  Why? you might ask…… We have found that most people come to see their dentist twice per year but don’t always see there primary physician for a physical annually.  So we have started taking blood pressures as a courtesy screening to our patients.  We also use this information as a baseline for treatment performed … Continue reading →

A facebook friend asked us:  What causes bad breath other than food particles being left behind? Response: Bad breath usually will come from post-nasal drainage or acid reflux.  The best practice is to brush your tongue every time you brush your teeth.  There are also gums & mints to help with the problem.  Click For more blog posts on bad breath.

Question: Sometimes the back of my front teeth feel kind of “gritty” in between my dental cleanings.  I brush, use mouth rinse, and floss regularly.  Is there a cause or am I just not brushing well enough? Answer: The “gritty” feeling is the tiny pieces of tarter build-up.  The lower front teeth are the most common spot for this to occur because there is a salivary gland that lays at the floor of your mouth.  Your tongue pushes everything up against the back of your front teeth.  Tartar Control toothpastes will help some but it is based on your individual … Continue reading →