Caring for your teeth is a must at all ages, but the importance of taking care of our dental health increases as we grow older. Challenges In Senior Dental Health As we grow older, we are more susceptible to dry mouth, gum disease, and other oral health issues. These...
When it comes to taking care of your smile, there are plenty of misconceptions out there. But while good oral health can be achieved in just minutes a day, the wrong practices can cause irreversible damage. Are you a skeptic, or maybe you have one in your family? Here...
What is Bruxism? During regular dental exams, your dentist likely will check for signs of bruxism. Bruxism is the medical term for teeth grinding and or clenching of the teeth. Bruxism can wear down tooth enamel, which makes teeth sensitive to food, drink, and teeth...
Oral cancer tends to be overlooked but it affects many people’s lives across the nation. Spreading word about this disease has become increasingly important, so much so that the Oral Cancer Foundation took the initiative to make April Oral Cancer Awareness Month. This...
Be pain-free with sedation dentistry. Dentists use a combination of sedation and anesthetic to keep you relaxed and pain-free throughout your procedure. Many patients leave the appointment with little to no memory of their treatment and feel good afterward. Many...
You may be referred to a dental specialist after visiting your general dentistry dentist. Your general dentist or physician will refer you for any type of dentistry they’re not qualified to provide. You may wonder what is the deal with all of these different types of...
