Why Men Are at Increased Risk for Oral Health Problems

Why Men Are at Increased Risk for Oral Health Problems

Every June is recognized as Men’s Health Month and strives to bring awareness to just how important it is for men to keep up with doctor appointments, physicals, and routine procedures based on age. It’s also a time for your dentist in Spring Hill to encourage all men...

“Why Is My Tongue a Different Color?”

“Why Is My Tongue a Different Color?”

Usually you’ll find your dentist in Spring Hill spending most of their time talking about teeth. But today, we’re switching it up a bit and focusing on another important area of oral health — the tongue. This amazing muscle helps us speak, chew, and swallow, but...

De-stress and Protect Your Oral Health

De-stress and Protect Your Oral Health

During these times of change and uncertainty, it’s only natural to feel stressed out. After all, we’ve all been thrust into staying at home and figuring out our new, temporary norm. Your dentist in Spring Hill understands. We’re in this together, and we’d like to help...

Dental Emergencies vs. Non-Emergencies

Dental Emergencies vs. Non-Emergencies

As of March 18, 2020, the American Dental Association has recommended a nationwide postponement of all elective dental procedures and encouraged dentists to provide emergency services only. But how do you determine the difference between a dental emergency and a...

3 Ways to Wear Off Novocaine

3 Ways to Wear Off Novocaine

You know the feeling — you just had your appointment, and your dentist in Spring Hill used novocaine to help make your treatment more comfortable. But now that you’re out of the chair and back at work, you can’t talk correctly, every time you take a sip of water...

Bad Breath & The Keto Diet

Bad Breath & The Keto Diet

One of the most popular weight-loss diets today is the Keto Diet. Many people find it to be effective and watch the pounds drop off. But what does this have to do with dentistry, and why is your dentist in Spring Hill talking about a weight loss diet? The truth is,...

Why Does My Breath Stink?

Why Does My Breath Stink?

Having bad breath is not only embarrassing, but it could also be a sign of a bigger problem. While an odorous mouth is a completely normal side effect of eating something fragrant (garlic, anyone?), your dentist in Spring Hill wants you to know that chronic bad breath...

How Can Oral Health Affect Heart Health?

How Can Oral Health Affect Heart Health?

Every February seems to bring out the love in people, and there are hearts everywhere we look. From heart candy and heart decorations, we’re surrounded by bright, red hearts. But we’re not here to talk about those kinds of hearts. Today, we want to focus on your heart...

The Oral Health Dangers of Cough Medicine

The Oral Health Dangers of Cough Medicine

During this time of the year, it seems as if everyone we encounter is sneezing, sniffling, or coughing. While we do as much as we can to avoid getting a cold, sometimes we just get sick. When we do get a case of the coughs we just want it to go away, so we will try...

Why Do I Bite My Lips, Cheeks, and Tongue?

Why Do I Bite My Lips, Cheeks, and Tongue?

Biting your lips, cheeks, or tongue is a common habit for many people. While it may seem relatively harmless, biting the soft tissues in our mouths can lead to serious and painful problems. But like any habit, it can be difficult to stop biting your lips, cheeks, or...