Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or a headache? Do your teeth feel extra sensitive, or do you notice chips or wear on your teeth? You might be grinding your teeth—often without even knowing it! Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common condition that affects many people, especially during sleep. If left untreated, it can lead to serious dental problems. So how can you tell if you’re grinding your teeth, and what can you do about it?

It’s the end of Summer and we as parents are running around trying to get everything ready for the beginning of this school year! It’s hard to believe it’s already here and it’s easy to get into our busy daily routines once school has started. That’s why we came up with an easy 5-step list for you to keep your kids teeth healthy and on track during this school year!

It’s 2022 and we all thought that by now we would see the effects of COVID fizzle and the world go back to normal. Slowly, they are, but it’s still unsettling to go out with the news of different variants spreading. Unfortunately, that means many people are avoiding going to important appointments like the dentist. But is it safe while there is a pandemic going on? It is! In fact, not going to the dentist during the pandemic is actually harming your health and your teeth, and here’s why:

After the chaos of 2020 that seemed to drag on, it’s crazy to look back over this last year and see how quickly it went by! We are so busy, that it’s easy to forget the important things- what makes Christmas so special. We’ve asked our each of our staff to share one way that they try to make the Holidays memorable. Instead of rushing around, let’s reflect on some things that can remind us how to make this Holiday one to remember!

Summer days mean enjoying your favorite things like vacations, sitting by the pool, and enjoying your favorite iced drinks and cold snacks. Lately, when you bite into that popsicle or take a sip of that ice water, you feel a ZING! And sometimes it doesn’t have to be cold, it can be room-temperature, or maybe even something sweet. What could possibly be causing so much sensitivity to your teeth?

It doesn’t make sense: you go to the dentist expecting to get your normal, routine dental cleaning. This time the doctor has diagnosed you with periodontal disease and says you need a periodontal scaling and root planing (SRP) which you probably know as a “deep cleaning.” You just came for your basic cleaning, so you ask, “Can I just get my regular cleaning, please?”

February is Kid’s Dental Health Awareness month and at Pine Cove Dental, we think it’s always important to raise awareness about how to help keep your kid’s mouth healthy. That’s why we’ve compiled a list with the answers to the most common questions from parents like you about their kids’ oral health.

The holidays are at hand. That means that the kids are out of school and it’s time for all that comes with the holiday break: presents, sugary treats, family get-togethers, and fun, fun, fun! The last thing on your mind is your child’s teeth, but a dental emergency can ruin those fun plans! What should you do if your child has a dental emergency?