What is teledentistry?
So much has changed since March 2020 when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. The world has forever changed because of this virus. One big change in particular has been [...]
Dental health care is vital for public health
We are quickly approaching the one year mark of the official declaration of COVID-19 as a pandemic. With it comes experience with better understanding this new virus and what [...]
What to do about black triangles in your teeth
Have you noticed tiny black gaps in between your teeth? They may seem like a miniscule problem in your oral hygiene, but they are actually a bigger problem than [...]
What is the difference between plaque and tartar?
Plaque and tartar go hand in hand. Plaque, if left untreated, will turn into tartar. Knowing the difference between the two can help to keep your teeth and gums [...]
Teeth grinding has increased during the pandemic
Have you noticed any jaw pain in the recent weeks and months? With COVID-19 stressors increasing, you may be grinding your teeth in your sleep! With the stress of [...]
Dental care should continue during second surge of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread in our society, reaching a second surge of cases, the topic of dentistry comes up quite often. Can dentists and oral health professionals practice [...]
Skipping dental appointments causes harm
People continue to take safety precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19. That means wearing a mask, washing your hands and keeping your distance. However, even with proper precautions, many [...]
Better dental care may prolong life
Where do we even begin with 2020? It has been quite a year so far and we still have another month to go. As we continue to navigate the [...]
Mouthwash, oral rinses found to inactivate human coronaviruses
We continue to learn more as the pandemic continues, which is great. However, it is important to understand that things will continue to change as we learn more. Remaining [...]
Keep up with dental health care throughout pandemic
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, just about all aspects of life have been altered. Dentistry wasn’t left out of that alteration. We began the pandemic by postponing routine dental [...]