The Dental Blog of Bradley J. Olson, DDS

It can be easy to neglect your oral hygiene habits when traveling; after all, you’re away from home and out of your normal routine. With a little advance planning, you can avoid taking a vacation from your dental health during your holiday travels!   7 Dental...

Does the idea of visiting the dentist make your heart pound a little faster? You’re not alone. Research reveals that 5-8% of Americans avoid dentists due to fear, and as many as 20% experience such severe dental anxiety that they’ll only go to the dentist if it’s an...

Your oral hygiene is probably not what comes to mind when you watch Star Wars.   However, healthy teeth and gums are always on our minds, so we’d like to share some bits of dental wisdom from a few of our favorite Star Wars quotes.   Oral Hygiene meets Star...

  We all want a bright, sparkling smile for winter festivities! However, if your teeth are less than lustrous, you might consider teeth whitening to get your smile photo ready.   Before you choose a teeth whitening solution, there are a few important things...

The temporomandibular joint, commonly referred to as TMJ, is the joint where your jaw connects with the temporal bones of your skull. Discomfort and problems associated with your jaw and the muscles that control it is referred to as TMD (temporomandibular joint...

  You’ve heard from Dr Olson about the importance of brushing your teeth every day using a soft-bristled toothbrush (manual or electric). But…do you really know EVERYTHING about your toothbrush?   Since November 1 is National Brush Day, we’re going to...

  Approximately one in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer. What’s even more frightening, , an estimated 231,840 cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2015.   Despite these discouraging facts, there are actions you and your...

  WARNING: This fact may startle you:   80 percent of the U.S. population has some form of periodontal (gum) disease. – From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   Despite this statistic, gum and other oral diseases are 100% preventable....

Of course, no one wants to throw their money in the trash – but you could lose out on your dental benefits if you don’t use them by the year-end deadline!   Most insurance plans will reset on January 1, 2016. You could save hundreds of dollars by taking...