TMJ, Sleep Apnea, Prevention, General Dentistry
James Swick
Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?

Have you been waking up for years with a sore jaw and you write it off as getting older or simply deal with it? Your dentist in Columbia can reassure you that teeth grinding is more common than you might think.

Why Do I Grind My Teeth at Night?
General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Prevention
James Swick
Have Fun in the Sun This Summer: 3 Tips for a ...

Things are heating up, and we know how exciting it can be to get out and travel to experience all that the gorgeous summer season has to offer us. Your Columbia dentist is excited too…

Have Fun in the Sun This Summer: 3 Tips for a Healthy Mouth
General Dentistry, Prevention
James Swick
Is Using Mouthwash Everyday Bad for You?

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of just-brushed teeth, and your dentist in Columbia recommends that all patients brush their teeth two times a day and floss…

Is Using Mouthwash Everyday Bad for You?
oral health, Prevention, Restorative Dentistry
James Swick
What Causes Cavities Besides Sugar?

Join your dentist in Columbia as we share some of the other main things that can cause cavities…

What Causes Cavities Besides Sugar?
General Dentistry, Oral Hygiene, Prevention
James Swick
How To Tell If You Need to See a Dentist in ...

Preventive dental appointments can keep problems from popping up unexpectedly and reduce the need for quick, emergency dental care. But if you do experience a dental problem, how do you know if you need to see a dentist or not?

How To Tell If You Need to See a Dentist in Columbia

oral health

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5 Surprising Things That Ruin Teeth

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5 Surprising Things That Ruin Teeth

When we talk about things that cause tooth damage, one of the first things that come to patients’ minds is sugar. And they’re right. But everyone at my dental office in Columbia want to shed some light on some lesser known tooth-damaging things that may come as a surprise.

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March 20th is World Oral Health Day!

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March 20th is World Oral Health Day!

Over 90% of the world’s population will suffer from some sort of oral health disease at some point in their lives. Many of which could have been avoided through proper education or supporting programs for prevention and detection. At my Columbia dental office, we believe education is the first step in fixing this epidemic...

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Is Kissing Good for Your Oral Health?

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Is Kissing Good for Your Oral Health?

Kissing can be beneficial for your oral health, and even your overall health. Endorphins are released when we kiss and and that is good for every single part of our bodies. It burns calories, exercises our facial muscles, and releases tension. Kissing can even boost your immune system.