Have you heard of tongue scraping? The term may be new to you, but the practice has been around for hundreds of years. What started 2,000 years ago in places like India and South America, tongue scraping came to Europe between the 15th and 19th centuries. By using a tool to scrape your tongue, you […]
Good dental hygiene starts with brushing your teeth. By having a daily routine of brushing and flossing you can have fewer cavities, a cleaner mouth, and better overall health in general. We have all been taught forever to brush our teeth twice a day. But, is this really true, or should we brush more often […]
If you are suffering from a canker soar, find out how to get rid of it fast.
You have probably heard of TMJ but may have questions about what it is, what the symptoms are, and possible treatments for it. Our team of dental professionals at Sninski & Schmitt Family Dentistry are experienced with diagnosing and treating “TMJ” with many of our patients. In this article, we clarify what TMJ is, five […]
When you care for your dental health, it affects your overall mental and physical health, well-being, and happiness. Finding a solution to stop grinding your teeth is an easy way your Cary or Holly Springs dentist can help you relieve stress and live a pain-free life.
While proper oral hygiene is always important to your health and well-being, if you are pregnant, it is even more so vital to get routine dental checkups from your Cary dentist at the first sign of pain or discomfort in your teeth and gums.
Since we all learned to brush our teeth as children, it may be a skill you think you’ve mastered by now. But, as we get older, we may get a little lax and can use some tips to brush up on our oral hygiene. There’s nothing wrong with a little refresher course when it comes […]
If you’ve been to your dentist for a cleaning or have had a dental issue, you’ve probably had a dental X-ray before. But, many of us don’t really know why they’re such an important part of having a healthy mouth. Whether you’ve had dental x-rays before or maybe are preparing for one soon, we have […]
It’s the new year, and if you’re like most Americans, you’re making New Year’s Resolutions. While “lose weight” and “get more organized” are common goals, one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being is take care of your teeth. That’s why our Cary dentist is sharing 5 dental health resolutions […]
It’s one of our nightmares…something happens to a tooth at night or over the weekend and you try to decide whether it is an emergency. A dental emergency can happen anytime, day or night. If you have ever experienced dental trauma or have an urgent need for assistance, you know how stressful it can be. […]
