September 2026 | Saba and Chiappetti Dental Associates

Hidden causes of tooth pain include TMJ, grinding your teeth, sinus infections, migraines, tooth infections, gum disease, and stress.

25 Sep 7 Hidden Causes of Tooth Pain

Posted at 15:10h in Oral Health

Most people assume a toothache always points to a cavity or a cracked filling. Sometimes they’re right, but tooth pain can have many other different causes. Your mouth is closely connected to the rest of your body, and pain can travel to your teeth from...

Stress from teeth grinding and acid reflux affect your dental health. So can nail biting, smoking, and side effects from medications.

21 Sep How Stress and Anxiety Affect Your Dental Health

Posted at 15:07h in Oral Health

You brush, you floss, you show up for your cleanings, and yet your dental health continues to suffer. If your home care hasn't changed but your mouth has, the missing piece might not be your oral care routine at all. It might be whatever's been...

Practice at home first to help your kids with dental anxiety. Then, book a short, no-treatment visit so they can say hello to the team and sit in the chair.

03 Sep How to Help Kids with Dental Anxiety: Tips from a Family Dentist

Posted at 21:47h in Pediatric Dentistry

One time we had a new patient who was only four years old. She was so scared, she refused to open her mouth. That is, until she got to "drive" the dental chair herself, pressing the button to raise and lower it several times. Once...