Does flossing hurt your gums?

April 9th, 2025

Ideally, it should never hurt when you floss your teeth. But if you haven’t flossed in a long while or don’t do it regularly, you may experience sore or bleeding gums. You should floss every day to avoid pain and maintain the best oral hygiene. In the meantime, there are a few things you can…
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Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 2nd, 2025

Happy Oral Cancer Awareness Month! We know oral cancer can be kind of a scary topic, but it’s worth using this opportunity to learn about the disease and spread knowledge so everyone becomes more aware. The more we know, the better we can work to prevent it! Oral cancer is exactly what it sounds like:…
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Headaches: The Dental Connection

March 26th, 2025

Many people suffer through headaches for years without getting to the root cause of their problem. If you find yourself constantly popping painkillers to get through the day, it might be worth a trip to see a medical professional – but it may not be the person you think. Talking to Dr. Bauer can be…
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Dentin Tooth Sensitivity Treatments

March 19th, 2025

Dentine hypersensitivity can be described as a sharp and sudden pain caused by cold food and beverages. It’s present in more than half the population and result from receding gums that expose the root surfaces of your teeth. That being said, hypersensitivity can be triggered by forceful tooth brushing, teeth whitening products, gum disease, and…
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