6 Causes of Jaw Pain You Shouldn’t Ignore

SD 6 Causes of Jaw Pain You Shouldn't Ignore

Jaw health plays a central role in keeping the body healthy when it comes to chewing and digesting the food you eat. When jaw pain develops, it not only compromises your ability to eat but may also affect other areas of your health depending on the cause. Pain in jaw can take different forms, including … Read more

Tooth Decay: The Cause and Prevention

SD Dentist Checking for Tooth Decay

Last week I asked the hygienist what was the most common question patients ask her. She paused a moment to think about it and then said, “Do I have any cavities?” And that brings us to cavities. What causes them? How do we find them? How do we fix them? How can we prevent cavities … Read more

Missing Teeth? Now What?

SD Missing-Teeth

Many years ago there were not many options to replace missing teeth.  George Washington was plagued with dental issues most of his life. If you Google ‘George Washington wooden teeth’ you will see all kinds of stories and even pictures of the dentures that George Washington wore (you can actually view the only known set … Read more