By Jaime O’Neill DDS In my last blog post I explained the importance of flossing and outlined a step-by-step approach to doing it correctly. Imagine my surprise last month when a national story broke claiming [...]
By Jaime O’Neill DDS Most everyone knows the importance of flossing as a critical part of your dental care. Just a few minutes every day can make the difference between healthy gums and teeth or [...]
By Jaime O’Neill DDS One of the last things young athletes think about when playing sports is protecting their teeth. While it’s required to wear sports mouthguards in football, field hockey and ice hockey, it’s [...]
By Jaime O’Neill DDS Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are common issues that can – and do – impact quality of life. While snoring is mostly a nuisance to bedmates, sleep apnea can cause serious [...]
By Jaime O’Neill DDS Anyone who has suffered from dry mouth will tell you it’s not a pleasant experience. It’s not a healthy experience as well. We frequently see patients with dry mouth issues. They [...]
By Jaime O’Neill DDS That pain you might feeling in your jaw could have something to do with your temporomandibular joints. Yes, that’s a handful to pronounce so they are widely known as TMJ. So, [...]
By Jaime O'Neill DDS Over the years, there’s been a long-running debate over which is the more effective way to clean your teeth – a traditional toothbrush or power-driven model. Early power toothbrushes were often [...]
