by admin | May 15, 2019 | Common Conditions, Dental Health, Oral Hygiene
When you brush your teeth, do you brush your tongue, too? Lots of people don’t think about taking care of their tongue when they brush, and that means they’re not doing everything they can to ensure maximum oral health. There are some good reasons to add...
by admin | Apr 15, 2019 | Common Conditions, Dental Health, General
The roof of your mouth can become swollen for quite a few reasons. While it is can certainly be uncomfortable when it happens, there is usually no cause for alarm. In most cases, the swelling is caused by an injury to the roof of your mouth. It may be caused by a...
by admin | Feb 11, 2018 | Dental Health, General, Gum Health
If you often forget to floss, you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that almost 33% of Americans never floss. Another 37% don’t floss daily. The likely culprit? A lack of information on what makes flossing so key to your oral...
by admin | Jan 3, 2018 | Dental Health, Gum Health, Oral Systemic Health
Cankers form in the mouth for many reasons. However, they shouldn’t be confused with cold sores, which appear outside of the mouth but have the same uncomfortable feeling. Most of us have had a canker sore at some point in our lives. Luckily, there are many...
by admin | Dec 6, 2017 | Dental Health, Oral Systemic Health, Overall Health
Have you experienced the embarrassment associated with halitosis or bad breath? You may be surprised to learn that halitosis is an important red flag for oral health issues. The most common cause of bad breath is tooth decay or disease. Fortunately, the Creekside...
by admin | Nov 1, 2017 | Dental Health, Oral Systemic Health, Overall Health
Too many people push off a visit to our practice until the last minute when they cannot stand the pain. It is important to regularly visit Dr. McCune for checkups to avoid serious dental issues. There are a surprising number of overall health indications our Creekside...
