Bruxism may sound foreign and scary, but it is actually the clinical term for a very common and well-known behavior: grinding, clenching, gritting, or gnashing your teeth. There is no consensus on how much of the population suffers from bruxism,… Read More
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How to Find Your Ideal Toothpaste
Toothpaste is one of the most important inventions that have ever been made. Ancient civilizations came up with some wacky solutions for making sure that their teeth were cleaned and that their mouths stayed fresh. Here are some tips for finding the… Read More
Frequently Asked Questions About Baby Teeth
Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Your baby is one of the most precious things in the world, and you adore your child in ways that are almost too profound for words. Eventually, baby teeth will start to erupt,… Read More
Overcoming Your Fear of the Dentist
Does going to the dentist scare you? If it does, you’re not alone! It’s perfectly normal to have some anxiety when it comes to going to a dentist. At Olney Dental, we want you to feel safe and anxiety-free when… Read More
Solving Your Jaw Pain: Mild to Severe
Let’s say that your jaw hurts, and it hasn’t stopped hurting for months. Although you might attribute it to wisdom teeth that were never removed when you were younger, there could be other reasons why your jaw hurts. Let’s take… Read More
Why Does My Dental Crown Hurt?
If you asked someone on the street to make a list of the most painful experiences they have gone through, chances are that a toothache would rank pretty high on that list. It makes it painful to eat and drink and… Read More
Problems Caused by Missing Teeth
Losing teeth can be more problematic than plain old aesthetic reasons. That’s because you might stop eating foods you love. This can ruin your quality of life and make you sad. It’ll also affect your self-esteem and how you feel… Read More
Why is the Roof of My Mouth Sore?
While nearly everyone will develop mouth sores at some point in their lives, it’s still worth examining closely when you get one. There are plenty of reasons why a sore might develop on the roof of your mouth, some of… Read More
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
It’s easy to be self-conscious about having bad breath. However, it’s also easy to get rid of it. What do you have to do? Keeping to a daily routine of brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash is a great way to… Read More
Why You Need to Get Your Teeth Properly Cleaned
When was the last time you visited the dentist? Has it been six months or more? If it has, then you are sorely overdue for your next visit. Getting your teeth cleaned twice a year sounds unpleasant, but it isn’t… Read More