IF YOU’RE PRONE TO SINUS INFECTIONS you may not think to visit with your friendly Columbus dentist. Well, perhaps you should! Tooth infections, also known as abscesses, can cause sinus infections. And, vice versa, a sinus infection can make you feel like you have a toothache! What Are Sinuses And How Can They Become Infected? Your sinuses are a connected system of hollow chambers in your skull. Air passes through them to get warm and moist before moving to your lungs. Usually your body is able to keep your sinuses clean but sometimes bacteria can grow at a rapid pace and cause an infection. … Continue reading →

The Circus is in town at the Schottenstein Arena so tonight the circus elephants will be walking from the train, down Grandview Ave and right past our Columbus dental office. It is  a lot of fun to see these beautiful animals parade down the street.  Prada, the office dog, likes to remain safely on the sidewalk put still has to give her two cents worth with a “big dog bark”.  The elephants just ignore her and keep on walking but she feels like she has protected the property so it’s all good. If you are going to be around tonight … Continue reading →

YES, WE ALL LIVE ON BUDGETS, right? But how many people have a dental care budget?  When life throws us a curve ball, it can be tempting to postpone our dental treatments. Resist that temptation! There’s a better way to save money and stay healthy: A Preventative Dental Care Plan. Part 1: Do Your Part At Home All you need is a toothbrush, some dental floss, and five minutes out of your day. Thorough  brushing and flossing daily removes bacteria and sugar in your mouth and helps to prevent tooth decay. This is the most important part of your new preventative dental care plan … Continue reading →

AFTER FINISHING LUNCH OR A SNACK AT WORK, DO YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH? A survey reveals that despite knowing that a healthy, attractive smile affects both personal wellness and professional image,  few people are brushing at work. The survey, carried out by The Academy of General Dentistry and Oral-B Laboratories, polled more than 1,000 full-time employees about their oral care habits and the importance of a healthy smile at work. The Importance Of A Healthy Smile At Work 96% of respondents thought a smile was very or somewhat important to a person’s appearance. 40% ranked “smile” as the first thing they … Continue reading →

5,000,000 TEETH ARE KNOCKED OUT during sporting events each year, according to the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation. Yes, that’s six zeros, meaning five million! If people don’t start protecting themselves, the Tooth Fairy may be able to retire—and we don’t want that! April is National Facial Protection Month. Regardless of your age (adults get teeth knocked out too), we want to help you keep your smile beautiful. Protective Gear Greatly Reduces Chances of Injury By simply wearing properly fitted mouthguards and other forms of protective gear, athletes of all ages can greatly reduce the risk of traumatic facial injury. … Continue reading →

  CAN YOU IMAGINE HOLDING YOUR SMILE perfectly still for 15 minutes until the camera clicked? That’s how long it took for a photograph to expose in 1839. Later, exposure times were significantly cut back, but it still took at least 20 seconds. To make sure pictures weren’t ruined, photographers asked their subjects to stay completely still and not adjust their bodies or facial expressions. No wonder people were so stiff and serious in old time photos! They were probably frustrated, tired and bored! Now, snapping a photo takes no time at all. In fact, most people have an HD … Continue reading →

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 →

HERE ARE SOME INTERESTING STATS about soft drinks: The average soft drink serving size has tripled since the 1950s. The average person drinks about 45 gallons of soda per year. 7% of adults drink four servings or more per day. At least 20% of children drink four servings or more per day. Soft drinks are loaded with sugar and empty calories. Consumption has been linked to obesity, diabetes, and heart problems. But of major concern to us, as your lifelong oral health partner, is that sugary, carbonated drinks really bully your teeth! 1. The Acids Eat Away At Your Tooth Enamel Your tooth enamel is strong—the … Continue reading →

March 17–23 is Root Canal Awareness Week. We know there are misperceptions out there about root canal therapy. We also know that it’s a topic people don’t typically visit about in a favorable light. Root canal therapy has always been a bit of a “whipping boy” in dentistry—and, its reputation is probably undeserved. This is especially true given today’s awesome treatment advancements. The Most Common Misperception The problems that lead up to needing a root canal can be painful because they affect your tooth’s pulp and nerves. Oftentimes people associate root canal treatment with the discomfort that made the treatment … Continue reading →

ARE YOU SLEEPING AS WELL AS YOU’D LIKE? If you said “no”, you’re not alone. A 2011 poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that nearly two thirds of adults say their sleep needs are not being met. Two thirds! Even more surprising is this: your sleep deprivation may have something to do with your oral health. Really. Sadly, we can’t solve all of your sleep problems, but there is one major sleep impediment that we CAN help with, one that you may not even know about…  Sleep Bruxism Bruxism is defined as the involuntary or habitual grinding of teeth, typically during sleep. 70% of … Continue reading →