Did you know that people call sugary, carbonated soft drinks different things across the United States? While the term soda is most common on the West Coast, East Coast, and certain Midwestern cities (like St. Louis and Milwaukee), most people in the South call it coke or cola. And in much of the Midwest, residents refer to it as pop. In […]
How to Get Rid of Bad Breath
Bad breath happens to the best of us. And unfortunately, bad breath doesn’t care when we have a job interview, a first date, or an important client meeting. It can be frustrating when you’re dealing with it on a daily basis. Luckily, you don’t have to put up with bad breath. Learn how to get rid […]
How to Fix Receding Gums
Just like wrinkles and gray hair, receding gums don’t form overnight. However, you shouldn’t write off receding gums as just a normal part of aging. This dental issue is more than a cosmetic problem. Gum recession occurs when the gum tissue that surrounds your teeth shifts back, exposing more of the surface of each tooth. It […]
Stages of Periodontal Disease
If you’ve been skimping on brushing and flossing, you might notice extra plaque and tartar buildup on your teeth. When left untreated, plaque and tartar can lead to more than just an unsightly smile. They can also cause gum disease, which occurs when bacteria overruns your teeth and gums. Gum disease can, in some cases, […]
Accelerated Invisalign 101
For many adults, a crooked smile can be a major nuisance. While some cosmetic dental issues like discoloration can be easily resolved, many adults shy away from clunky, unsightly, and uncomfortable metal braces. Thanks to Invisalign, old-school braces don’t have to be your only option. Invisalign treatments correct overcrowded and misaligned teeth with a series of transparent aligner […]
How Sugar Affects Your Teeth
Chocolate, gummy bears, soda, crème brûlée, a flavored latte . . . However you prefer to satisfy your sweet tooth, you need to be aware of how sugar affects your teeth. As it turns out, your dentist and your parents were telling the truth all those years: Sugar has an undeniably negative impact on your […]
Symptoms of Teeth Grinding
Some people talk in their sleep, walk in their sleep, or even eat in their sleep. While researchers are unclear about what causes these sleeping habits, they have a pretty good idea of what causes another troublesome nocturnal activity: bruxism, also known as teeth grinding. While a bedfellow with disrupted sleep might fill you in […]
How to Get Kids to Floss
Did you know that only 4 in 10 Americans floss daily? And 20 percent say they don’t floss at all! This can be disheartening news for parents trying to get their kids to form the good habit. However, we do have some good news: A Brown University study found that the habits kids form by age 9 are […]
Wilkinson Dental Is Moving to a New Office in November 2018!
We are thrilled to announce that Wilkinson Dental will be moving to a new office building in November! Less than two miles from our current office, the new location can be found at 1705 East Primrose Street in Springfield, Missouri. Our excellent team will continue to deliver exceptional service – we’ll just be doing it […]
What Constitutes a Dental Emergency?
Accidents happen, and unlike our other bones, teeth won’t repair themselves. If you damage a tooth when your dentist’s office isn’t open, it can be tricky to know whether you should rush to an emergency dental clinic or wait until your primary dentist is back in the office on Monday. After all, what constitutes a […]
