Articles by Dr. Jacqueline Butler Mitchell, DDS

A tongue scraper is a tool used to help clean your tongue. It is designed to clean the bacterial build-up, food debris, and dead cells from the surface of the tongue. Cleaning your tongue, especially […]

When you’re looking for a new dentist its hard to know where to begin. Your dental health is such an important part of your overall health, so its important to find a dental home.  Having […]

Although we may think that our teeth are in good shape because they look good when we look in the mirror, regular visits to your family dentist are still very important.  Regular checkups and professional […]

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to clean, and are at risk of being lost […]

A dental abscess is a buildup of pus that forms inside a tooth or gums. An abscess is characterized by a facial swelling in the region of the infected tooth. Bacteria exist in plaque, saliva, […]

X-rays, also called radiographs, are typically taken in a dental office by a dental specialist.  X-rays help dentist be able to see areas inside your teeth and gums that can’t be seen with a simple […]

We have all heard the saying “Use it or Lose It”, well this is especially true when it comes to dental benefits.  Each year you work hard to earn your benefits and before you know […]

During the Thanksgiving season and the Christmas season that follows, we often indulge in foods that aren’t good for your teeth.  The foods are not inherently bad for your teeth, it’s the amount and the […]

If you are shopping for a new toothbrush, you may find yourself wandering down the store aisles trying to decide if you should choose a soft, medium, or hard-bristled toothbrush.  Some people think that using […]

Have you ever found yourself asking “why does my breath smell bad,” well you are not alone.  Bad breath happens to so many people and it can be caused by a multitude of reasons.  Unfortunately, […]