A Dentist’s Guide to Halloween Candy and Cavities Halloween is one of the most fun times of year for kids, but all that candy can take a real toll on teeth if you are not careful about what ends up in the bowl. The good news is that you do not have to skip the holiday fun entirely. Knowing which …
How Does Acid Reflux Affect Your Teeth?
If you deal with regular heartburn or acid reflux, you are probably focused on the discomfort in your chest and throat. What often gets overlooked is what that stomach acid is doing to your teeth every time it makes its way up into your mouth. At Forest Smiles in Forest, Virginia, Dr. Shane Claiborne, Dr. Emma Schmidt, and Dr. Maysa …
Tooth Sensitivity: Causes, Fixes, and When to Worry
What’s Actually Causing Your Tooth Sensitivity? That sharp jolt when you bite into ice cream or sip hot coffee is one of the most common dental complaints out there, and it can show up seemingly out of nowhere. According to the Cleveland Clinic, tooth sensitivity happens when the protective enamel on your teeth wears down or your gums pull back, …