• Dental Drill Appreciation Day (January 26th)
    Yes, believe it or not, there is a Dental Drill Appreciation Day. It's on January 26th. Now, you might be wondering who, other than dentists, would appreciate a dental drill. Read more
  • Chronic Inflammation: How It Affects You
    This article on Chronic Low-Grade Inflammation in AARP is one of the easiest to understand that I've found. https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2019/lowering-inflammation-to-improve-health.html The article explains how chronic low grade inflammation affects your body by attacking Read more
  • Can Nutrition Help Your Dental Health?
    Unfortunately, there’s no easy answer to whether nutrition will improve your dental condition. Everyone’s body is unique, and we all react differently. However, if you have persistent problems, it might Read more
  • Why Do Dentists Take Dental X-Rays?
    Though we call them x-rays, the proper term is dental radiographs. X-rays are the energy the machine puts out to create the image (dental radiograph). For the purposes of this Read more
  • Resolutions and Habits
    In a few days, we’ll be wishing each other “Happy New Year!”! For most of us, the New Year signals a time to make resolutions for the months ahead.  We Read more
  • The Waterlase MD Dental Laser
    I’ve had some questions from several of you about my Waterlase MD dental laser. This device has multiple settings so it can be used for a variety of dental procedures, Read more
  • Health Talk in "The Morning Journal" is Ending
    These blog articles started because of a column called Health Talk in "The Morning Journal" newspaper. I have enjoyed writing them. My inspiration for topics comes from a variety of Read more
  • The Mouth-Body Link
    Your mouth is part of your body, and even though we don’t often think of it, there is a link between what happens in and to your mouth and what Read more
  • Your Hormones and Your Medications May Affect Your Mouth
    Your mouth is part of your body, so it’s logical that what’s in your body can affect your mouth. We have long known that hormonal changes during pregnancy can cause gums Read more
  • Tinsel Teeth!
    Do you hear the expression “Tinsel Teeth” anymore? It used to be a common phrase used for someone who had braces (or orthodontia if you like big words).   Dental braces are Read more
  • Helping Your Body Heal Your Gums
    Healthier gums mean healthier teeth and a healthier body. Are there ways to help your gums be as healthy as they can be? The answer, as with most things in dentistry, is Read more
  • We Are Moving December 5, 2019!
    After 20 years at our current location, Dr. Jennifer Robb's dental office will be moving on December 5, 2019. Our new address will be 1320 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Lorain, Read more
  • Bright Holiday Smiles!
    The Holidays are right around the corner, and most of us want to present our prettiest smile when we see friends, relatives and co-workers at various holiday events. What’s the Read more
  • National Brush Day--November 1st!
    National Dental Hygiene month (October) is followed by National Brush Day on November 1st, so it seems fitting to discuss one of the important tools of dental hygiene: your toothbrush!   There is Read more
  • How Dental Crowns Strengthen Damaged Teeth
    Dental crowns strengthen damaged teeth. Whether you have an old amalgam filling, a poorly shaped tooth, deep decay, or other issue, a crown can restore your tooth to full health, Read more
  • Why Get Your Wisdom Teeth Out?
    Your wisdom teeth, also called third molars, come in around 17 to 21 years of age. A few of you will be lucky enough to have room for the wisdom Read more