Taking care of your teeth is essential not only to keeping your teeth, but also to your overall health. Yet for all of the brushing, flossing, and regular scheduled exams we do, there are still things you do day in…
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Keeping up with brushing through summer
Summertime has arrived. The days are longer, the pressure of the school year is off and there’s just more all-around fun to be had. But one thing that must stay the same is good brushing habits for the kiddos. Since…
Crowns vs. Fillings
Dental terminology is confusing at best sometimes. While it may be easier just to nod and agree with whatever the dentist says, at Jackson Dental we want to make sure you understand your treatment and the procedures being recommended. If…
Tongue Trivia
We talk a lot about teeth, but your tongue is just as important for many reasons. Here are just a few of the amazing facts about the tongue. It houses between 3,000 and 10,000 taste buds that allow us to…
Ban Morning Breath
Feel like your mouth wakes up on the wrong side of the bed some mornings? You’re not alone. Most everyone suffers from some form of bad breath in the mornings. The biggest reason for this is dry mouth. As you…
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Each April, dentists across the country focus on Oral Cancer Awareness. Not exactly the most exciting thing to celebrate, but one that is a necessity as approximately 50,000 new cases of Oral Cancer are diagnosed each year according to the…
Benefits of dental implants
A smile can be a wonderful thing. Not only does smiling have a positive impact on the people around you, but it also has a positive effect on your brain. Each time you smile, endorphins are released in your body…
Batter up!
Spring sports season is in full swing with summer sports not far behind. At Jackson Dental, we cannot stress enough the importance of protecting teeth when doing any physical activity. While not wearing a mouth guard may not seem important,…
Poor nutrition and dental health
Remember the good ole’ days of eating whatever you wanted, whenever you wanted? While kids might get away with a poor diet and not pay the price when it comes to their pants size, it’s important to remember that eating…
A-choo: Seasonal allergies and your dental health
Spring has officially arrived which means longer days, warmer temperatures and every allergies sufferer’s favorite thing – pollen. If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies then you know the pain that comes with…