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Mouthguard Protection
posted: Apr. 23, 2024.
Let’s talk about mouthguards and night guards—two crucial appliances that protect your teeth and jaw. We could talk about how important a mouthguard is when you lead an active life. Mouthguards Read more -
Make Every Day Earth Day
posted: Apr. 16, 2024.
Earth Day began in 1970 as an event to raise awareness of our environment. What began as a single day in April is now recognized around the world to bring Read more -
The Many Types of Sedation Dentistry
posted: Apr. 09, 2024.
There are many reasons to choose sedation dentistry. Perhaps anxiety is an issue, or your teeth are extremely sensitive. You may have a low pain threshold, an easily triggered gag Read more -
Snowball Effect
posted: Apr. 02, 2024.
Winter and its snowball fights are behind us, true, but there might be another kind of snowball heading your way—the snowball effect you risk when small dental concerns are ignored Read more -
Clean Toothbrush/Healthy Toothbrush
posted: Mar. 26, 2024.
We’ve all learned a lot about keeping healthy lately. Thorough hand washing, disinfecting cell phones and keyboards, wiping down shopping carts and door handles—all these low-maintenance cleaning habits can have Read more -
Why do wisdom teeth need to be removed?
posted: Mar. 19, 2024.
the doctor and our team at Sweetwater Dental Wellness get this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in, once young people get their adult teeth. Read more -
St. Patrick's Day
posted: Mar. 12, 2024.
On March 17, everyone has a little Irish in them. St. Patrick’s Day is a joyous celebration of Irish heritage. The holiday originated as a commemoration of Saint Patrick, who Read more -
Good Nutrition Leads to Healthy Mouths
posted: Mar. 05, 2024.
At Sweetwater Dental Wellness, we know the most common oral health diseases are tooth decay and periodontal disease (or gum disease), and both are among the easiest to prevent. One Read more -
What should I use to clean my baby’s teeth?
posted: Feb. 27, 2024.
You might think babies don’t need to brush their teeth, especially when they don’t have any. But by starting good habits like brushing when your child is young, you can Read more -
Five Clues That It’s Time to Replace Your Toothbrush
posted: Feb. 20, 2024.
Your dashboard lights up when you need an oil change. Your smoke detector beeps when you need to switch out the batteries. But when it’s time to replace your toothbrush, Read more -
Team Dark Chocolate
posted: Feb. 13, 2024.
Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and Read more -
What’s the Big Deal about Sleep Apnea?
posted: Feb. 06, 2024.
What’s the big deal about a little snoring during the night? Or feeling a bit drowsy during the day? Or an occasional bout of insomnia? If your sleep problems are Read more -
My child has canker sores! How can I help?
posted: Jan. 30, 2024.
According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, Read more -
Are you at risk for sleep apnea?
posted: Jan. 23, 2024.
If you are one of the more than 12 million North Americans who suffers from sleep apnea, the doctor and our team want you to know we can help. Sleep Read more -
The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Jan. 16, 2024.
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable Read more -
Toothaches and Abscesses
posted: Jan. 09, 2024.
With the doctor, emergency dental care is only a phone call away. Dental problems are uncomfortable and should always be treated as soon as possible to prevent them from getting Read more