Dental Blog

Nobody likes having a toothache or a sinus infection – and it’s all too easy to mistake the two! Sinus pressure or infection can make it...

Here at K Family Dentistry, we’ve seen it all – and that includes people who have caused permanent damage to their gums or teeth by using...

With any kind of dental surgery, caring properly for yourself and your mouth helps ensure that your mouth heals quickly and cleanly. With...

Oral thrush, or oropharyngeal candidiasis, is a fungal infection in the mouth caused by a yeast called Candida. Some amounts of Candida...

Summertime temperatures are heating up! In need of a healthy, cold treat? We've got a fantastically fresh, dentist-approved, no sugar...

Does fear of the dentist prevent you from getting the dental care you need? About one-third of American adults have dental anxiety, with...

It’s a busy time of year, with proms, graduations, weddings, warm weather events and festivals galore! The last thing you want while...

Habitual teeth grinding, aka bruxism, wears down teeth over time and greatly increases your risk of damaged teeth and gums. Sleep bruxism...

Do you ever find yourself grinding or clenching your teeth? It’s a pretty common reaction to stress and anxiety, and whether consciously...

What are the best foods and drinks for a healthy mouth? In general, what’s good for your body is also good for your teeth. For example,...

Do you ever think about how much your teeth help you speak? Read this sentence out loud and pay attention to how much your teeth come...

How much sugar did the average person consume in the 1700s vs. today? And what does our increased sugar consumption do to our oral,...

Should you use a toothbrush cap? How often do you change your toothbrush? Proper toothbrush care isn’t something that people tend to...

Would you consider your teeth as living things? It might come as a surprise given how hard they are, but our teeth are indeed living...

Do you know how many types of teeth you have? A full set of human adult teeth has 32 teeth total, and is made up of 4 different types of...

Do you know how much bacteria is in the human mouth? Estimates vary between 500 to 700 different species of bacteria, and between 6...

Cold and flu season is upon us, and unfortunately, mouth sores sometimes accompany these illnesses. Canker sores and cold sores can be...

Have you smiled recently? Smiling isn’t always the easiest thing to do, especially after a long and exhausting day. But here’s a fun...

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and we’re so excited for all the delicious turkey day foods and treats! Some of the classic...

People today consume an astounding amount of sugar – nearly 300% of the recommended amount! Over the past few decades, added sugars in...