For some things, big corporations are the best way to go. You probably wouldn't want to buy a car from somebody that built it themselves, for example. And ordering the things you need from Amazon isn't just convenient, it's also affordable.   But for other things, big businesses or corpor...

There's an old saying: "Let your smile be your umbrella."   What it means is that when you have a bright smile and a positive attitude, these two things alone can take you a long way through life. People are going to be more open to liking you and accepting you when you have a beautiful,...

With today's modern dental technologies, there's no reason for anyone to have to suffer from the pain of a toothache or other dental issue.   While earlier generations had to sometimes wait for weeks or even months to relieve tooth pain, today most dentists can relieve this type of unnece...

If you are like most people, you probably have been brushing your teeth the same way your entire life. But are you doing it the right way?   The American Dental Association recommends that you brush your teeth using short, back and forth (tooth-wide) strokes. This helps clean the surface...

Most people develop two sets of teeth during their lifetime: Their primary or baby teeth and their permanent or adult teeth. Both are important to their oral development.   Beginning several months to a few years after they are born, most children will develop 20 primary teeth, 10 on the ...

Dental offices are like anything else today: There is limited capacity. At McCosh Family Dentistry, we have a limited number of appointments per day, per week, and even per month.   Once they are filled up, it's difficult to accommodate anything other than emergency appointments. Things l...

If you have dental insurance through your employer or if you have purchased it on your own, you probably have received a dense, multi-page document that explains your benefits.   Let's face it: Unless you are an attorney or work in the insurance industry, Explanation of Benefits documents...

If you have ever had the painful and unexpected experience of suddenly biting the inside of your cheek while eating, you aren't alone. It's actually a very common occurrence that most of the time is perfectly natural and easily explainable.   It also can be incredibly frustrating, especia...

If you are unhappy with your current dentist because it's too difficult to get an appointment, you aren't satisfied with the treatment you receive, or you simply want to make a change to somebody better, then it's probably time to find a new dentist.   But how do you choose something as i...

All over the US, spring is in the air. The end of the school year is within sight and families everywhere are starting to plan their summer vacations.   Before heading off to another state, a new city, or even a foreign country, it's always a good idea to schedule your regular dental chec...