Sometimes the hardest part about taking care of your mouth and gums is remembering to do it. Brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash promote healthy teeth, freshen breath, and dramatically decrease your risk of dental issues such as cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. But they won't work if you ...

During the first few months of the global pandemic, lots of people were rescheduling or even canceling medical and dental appointments. That's completely understandable given the uncertainty and anxiety surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak.   But now that life is returning to something resem...

At McCosh Family Dentistry, we understand that circumstances can change suddenly. If you need to cancel or postpone your dental appointment, all we as is that you give as much notice as possible. By letting us know at least 24 hours in advance, we can make changes to our schedule to accommodate as m...

  Being stuck in the house for the past several months has a lot of unintended consequences, one of which is developing an undiagnosed case of halitosis -- more commonly known as bad breath.   When you have bad breath, you often can't tell on your own. People with bad breath often...

Oral health isn't something that happens on its own. If you don't pay attention to your teeth, it's only a matter of time before you start to see the results.   Your teeth can become yellowed. Your breath can get offensive. And eventually, you will experience things like tooth pain, cavit...

Why does it always seem like it can take weeks, even months to get a dental appointment? The reason is that there is a lot of demand for the best dentists. And there's only a limited number of appointments available on any given day.   So when you make an appointment for yourself or your ...

How is your breath? Do other people find it offensive? If so, you may never know.   Bad breath is one of those personal hygiene issues that other people don't like to talk about. Do you tell people when they have bad breath? Or do you simply avoid them? The way you respond is likely the w...

The holiday season is the time of year for enjoying the best things in life, including rich, sugary foods. But that doesn't mean you should ignore your oral health.   You can enjoy all the holidays have to offer and take care of your teeth at the same time as long as you follow a few simp...

Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. But sometimes life gets in the way.   Things like sugary foods, smoking, accidents, and even time can cause teeth to age faster than the rest of the body. As a result, older adults often face dental issues later in life that they may not have anticipate...

Let's face it: Going to the dentist isn't any fun. It's uncomfortable sitting back with your mouth wide open in the dental chair while somebody fiddles around in your mouth. And if any kind of procedure needs to be performed, you can expect scary sounds, strange vibrations, and possibly a lot of pai...