Experiencing dental pain while enjoying dessert or candy isn’t fun! Nobody wants to feel discomfort when rewarding themselves with a sweet treat, but unfortunately it’s a common frustration for many people. If you’ve ever wondered, “Why do sweets hurt my…
Do you have a craving for buffalo wings, curry or other hot foods? How do spicy foods affect gum health and should you be careful about eating them? If you’ve ever wondered how that fiery feeling you enjoy from spicy…
Toothaches are not fun! It can make it difficult to eat, sleep or focus on anything besides the discomfort, so the first target is often to treat the symptoms. But symptoms happen to let us know that something is amiss,…
Most people wouldn’t say that flossing is at the top of their list of favorite things to do. For that reason, a lot of people choose not to floss, while others only floss occasionally. However, flossing daily is important to…
If you want to make sure that you have healthy teeth and gums, you should visit our Dove Family Dentistry practice twice a year to see our dentist, Dr. Joseph Dove or Dr. Anthony Polk. You will also want to…
If you have gum disease, also referred to as gingivitis or periodontal disease, you are not alone. According the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost half of Americans 30 years-old or older have gum disease. If you are…
When people think of dental care, they often think of teeth. But healthy teeth are only part of the equation. The tissues and bone that surround your teeth, including your gums, are critically important to your overall dental health. You…
You know you should take care of your teeth to prevent problems like cavities and bad breath. Perhaps you brush your teeth quickly each morning as part of your routine, but don’t think much about it. You may assume that…
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