We know there are a million places you’d rather spend your time than at the dentist’s office. We would tell you it hurts our feelings, but we understand. It’s not always seen as the most fun of places and we…
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Don’t forget your teeth as you travel
Ahh, summer – lazy days, no schedule and of course, vacation. But, before you head out this year on your family’s next adventure, make sure you don’t neglect your teeth. Sure, skipping brushing once won’t keep them from coming with…
How your mouth changes as you age
As we age our bodies change. It’s a fact of life. And our teeth are no exception. So what exactly can you expect to see and what can you do to help take care of your teeth? Well, we are…
You’ve Gotta Keep Smiling
You know that smiling is good for you. Not only does it make the people around you feel good it also actually releases happiness-inducing chemicals in your brain each time you do it. Unfortunately, as adults we don’t do it…
5 Dental habits to break
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…
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…