If you're diagnosed with sleep apnea, it means you're suffering from a sleeping disorder in which your breathing habits are interrupted or impaired while sleeping. Typically, this can arise due to a blocked airway or interrupted brain signals. If left untreated, it can cause numerous oral ailments including high blood pressure and heart attacks. Thus, it is important to make... read more »
How would you rank your oral health care in regard to brushing effectively each day? Are you making sure that you brush your teeth twice per day? Do you use a toothbrush that is extremely durable and not worn out? If you have any potential questions or worries about your oral health care, consider the following tooth brushing techniques. Always... read more »
Do you visit the dentist regularly, as well as brush and floss on a daily basis and eat a tooth-friendly diet? Are you curious about additional methods you can try to protect your smile? We are happy to suggest tips and practices to help you to have the best dental health possible. To help you care for your smile, we... read more »
If you’re not sure how to care for your child’s oral health and smile, then you have come to the right blog. Our dentist, Dr. John McMurray, and dental team are happy to tell you how to keep your child’s teeth and gums in tip-top shape. The more you know, the better! So, here are the tips you need: First,... read more »
As your toothbrush is a key instrument in promoting good oral health, you want to choose it and then care for it well. Here are some important tips for helping you do so: Choosing a Toothbrush: -You’ll want to exchange your old toothbrush for a new one once every season – that is every three or four months. If you... read more »
Have you ever been afraid to go to the dentist office? Do you ever feel pain in your mouth but choose not to treat it because of a fear that the pain you're going to feel at the dentist office will be even worse? If so, you are suffering from a common condition known as dental anxiety. Dental anxiety refers... read more »
Cavities can cause significant discomfort and limit your ability to bite and chew your grind food efficiently. If a cavity goes ignored the result can be pain, an abscess or even the loss of the tooth. Early tooth decay symptoms often include discomfort, a change in the texture of the tooth and increased sensitivity and discoloration.If you suspect that you... read more »
Hardened tartar is a bacteria laden substance that can develop on teeth when your daily oral hygiene routine fails to remove plaque and food residue from your mouth. As it starts to build up near the gumline, it puts your periodontal tissues at increased risk of suffering gingivitis. This can cause your gums to bleed easily when brushing and flossing.... read more »
The complete set of dentures provided for you at Dr. John McMurray’s clinic in Meridian, Idaho, were designed to replicate the basic function and appearance of your natural teeth. Even though they are created from special dental materials they will still need daily care and cleaning. This starts with rinsing and thoroughly brushing all surfaces of your dentures with a... read more »
If you want a healthy smile, then remember flossing could be the key. Flossing your teeth each day is important to keep your teeth healthy and beautiful. Here at Legacy Smiles Family Dental in Meridian, Idaho, we take your oral health seriously, which is why we want to remind you the importance of flossing. Did you know, flossing is a... read more »
