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 Hagerstown understands. We’re in this together, and we’d like to help by talking about how stress can affect your oral health […]
Do I Really Have to Get My Wisdom Teeth Taken Out?
Extracting wisdom teeth is an incredibly common procedure. In fact, over 90% of Americans have their wisdom teeth removed. While there are some occasions when wisdom teeth surgery isn’t necessary, more often than not, it’s recommended to prevent additional problems and pain in the future. Let’s take a look at why so many Americans have […]
3 Ways Stress Can Harm Your Oral Health
It’s no secret that high stress can negatively affect our health. Prolonged periods of too much stress has been linked to heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, obesity, and difficulty in managing diabetes. But at our dental office in Hagerstown, we know that increased stress can also harm your oral health. Gum Disease Since increased stress levels […]
Are Headaches and Dentistry Related?
All of us have experienced at least one headache throughout our lives. And while headaches are certainly uncomfortable, there are millions of Americans who suffer with regular headaches or more severe migraines regularly. During this National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, our dental office in Hagerstown wants to help do our part by educating our […]
3 Oral Health Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Stress Out This Holiday Season
We’re just beginning the month long craziness of the holiday season. Between the meal preps, travel arrangements, party planning, and everything in between, it’s only normal to feel a little more stressed than normal. It’s no secret that stress can negatively affect overall health, but the team at our Hagerstown dental office wants you to […]
Do I Need a Dental Night Guard?
Dental night guards are usually recommended for patients who suffer from nighttime tooth grinding, also known as bruxism. According to the American Dental Association, bruxism affects around 10-15% Americans, so it’s a pretty common problem. While night guards are typically the treatment of choice for bruxism patients, our dental office in Hagerstown would like to […]