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Dental Emergencies: What They Are and How to Handle Them

In some cases, it’s okay to wait until your regularly scheduled dental check-up to mention an oral health concern to your dentist. Some oral health concerns, however, are considered true dental emergencies and need to be treated as such. But how do you know what constitutes an emergency–…

For a Healthier Smile, Consider the Following Tips

Practicing good oral health habits is about much more than having a sparkling smile. In fact, studies show that dental health is closely tied to the body’s overall health. Specifically, poor oral health has been linked to serious health conditions like heart disease and diabetes. To ensure you…

Children’s Dentistry: 4 Tips to Make Your Child a Pro-Flosser!

Once your child’s teeth are all erupted and are close together, you should start teaching your child to floss everyday! This usually occurs around the age of four. Here are four tips to make them a pro-flosser and get in the habit of flossing every day: Learn to Count For…

How Does Your Diet Impact Your Dental Health?

Good oral hygiene is important for healthy teeth and gums. Here are a few simple steps that can decrease the risk of tooth decay and other dental problems: Brush teeth at least twice a day and floss at least once daily. Eat a well-balanced diet. Use toothpaste containing fluoride…

Children’s Dentistry: The Dental Dangers of Thumb Sucking

Thumb sucking is a common method of self-soothing for children under the age of three. For most, this habit goes away without incident as language develops and the child can better express feelings and needs. But prolonged thumb sucking that persists into early adolescence can cause significant problems…

What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening

What You Need to Know About Teeth Whitening When meeting someone new, what is the first thing you notice? Their smile! A person’s bright smile has the intensity to lure you in immediately. After all, a big, bright, confident smile offers an array of happiness and warmth to…

When Should Your Child Start Seeing an Orthodontist?

Crooked teeth are a concern for parents early on and of course parents want their children to have a beautiful smile and a healthy bite. But you may be wondering – what age should a child see an orthodontist? The Answer Is… Really, as soon as a number…

How to Treat Cracked Teeth

Dental problems can be intimidating because people tend to have a lot of fears when it comes to their teeth. But at Morrin Dental, we treat each patient with the utmost care and respect. We want to help you with all of your dental needs, from preventative care,…

Six Different Ideas to Make Tooth Brushing Fun for Kids

We know its hard to get your kids to brush their teeth, but we all know that healthy teeth are very important for you child! Oral health is important and very closely linked to your overall health even if your child just has baby teeth. But how exactly…

Four Simple Steps for Coping with Dental Phobia

It is common to have some degree of anxiety associated with going to the dentist. However, for some people, the fear of dental treatment becomes so extreme that it turns into an actual phobia. This is problematic because many patients suffering from dental phobia cope by avoiding the…

Is it a Cavity or Something Else? Three Potential Causes of Tooth Pain

It is one of the most common reasons that people seek dental care: the dreaded toothache. At its best, a toothache is a nuisance; at its worst, a toothache is excruciatingly painful. But what is the culprit behind that aching tooth of yours? Decay, of course, is a…