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7 Dental Issues Crowns and Bridges Can Fix…
Overall, replacing missing teeth is highly important to maintain the appearance and function of your smile. Replacing missing teeth can prevent serious dental issues in the future while preserving oral functioning and improving your smile. Replacing missing teeth with...
How Your Daily Medications Can Affect Your Oral Health…
While modern medicine is beneficial for curing and/or easing symptoms associated with medical and psychological conditions, they come with side effects. Taking daily medications can be potentially damaging to your oral health. You can’t avoid taking these medications...
3 Important Health Benefits Of Having and Keeping Straight Teeth…
The investment in straightening your teeth is valuable. Did you know that properly aligned teeth that and good overall health go hand in hand? There are many reasons people seek to correct their crooked teeth and improving their appearance is just one of them. The...
Expectations, Cost, And Purpose Of Dental Implants…
A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is surgically inserted into the jawbone. Teeth implants are used to hold a prosthetic tooth in place. In this way, implants function in a similar way to a natural tooth root. Missing teeth are not just an aesthetic...
What Are Wisdom Teeth And Do I Need To Have Them Removed?…
It is best to keep wisdom teeth intact when they are not negatively impacting oral and/or overall health. Properly erupted wisdom teeth provide support in the back of the mouth and help maintain bone in the jaw. This support is beneficial to the health of the...
8 Problems Caused By Not Replacing Missing Teeth and 3 Replacement Solutions…
Missing a tooth can cause a slew of problems including limiting what foods you can eat and damaging your self-confidence. Many Americans have missing teeth. The average adult has three or more missing teeth or tooth decay that leads to a tooth being pulled and...
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive To Heat And Cold?…
If you are one of the over 3 million Americans who suffer from cold, heat, or sweet tooth sensitivity, the first thing you should do is talk to your dental professional to find a solution. In the meantime, here is some helpful information. Causes When the enamel on...
What Does A Dental Checkup Include?
Regular dental check-ups are a critical part of keeping both your mouth and body healthy. While people choose to visit a dentist during an emergency, you must get routine checkups to avoid painful conditions that negatively impact your lifestyle. The following is just...
How To Prevent and What To Do In a Dental Emergency…
An emergency scenario...The children are playing in the playroom and all of a sudden your son comes running out of the room crying. He has hit his front teeth on another child's head and one of his permanent teeth has been knocked out. He is all bloody and carrying...
The Difference Between a Deep Teeth Cleaning and a Regular 6 Month Cleaning…
Let us explain why your dentist may suggest deep teeth cleaning. A dental deep cleaning, sometimes referred to as gum therapy, is a treatment that cleans between the gums and teeth down to the roots. Like a regular cleaning, the hygienist or dentist will clean the...
The 5 Main Tooth Replacement Options Most Dentist Will Recommend…
A missing tooth can certainly change the appearance of your smile. Whether a missing tooth is the result of gum disease, injury, severe tooth decay, or a genetic condition, a missing tooth can cause several problems. Regardless of the way a tooth is lost, it can...
Why Dental X-Rays Are Safe and Needed…
Everyone who visits their dentist regularly knows we need updated x-rays now and then, but how safe are they? Although we may place a thick vest on your chest when you get your teeth x-rayed, we know it's perfectly safe. Not only are they safe, but they are also...
Why Deep Teeth Cleaning Is Important and How It Is Done…
If you are like most, going to the dentist is not high on your list of priorities. You might not want to hear your dentist suggest a deep teeth cleaning. What’s the difference between a routine cleaning and deep teeth cleaning? Is it even necessary to go the extra...
Why Senior Oral Health Care Is So Important…
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...
How To Prevent Dry Mouth At Night…
Do you wake up with a desert-dry mouth or sore throat every morning? Do you wake several times during the night, desperate for a bit of cool water over your sticky dry tongue, gums, and throat? Maybe you’ve got bad breath that doesn’t go away despite brushing,...
Ways For Men To Adopt Better Dental Practices To Prevent Periodontal Disease, Oral Cancer, or Other Dental Trauma…
Sex and gender-related health disparities in oral health remain an underappreciated and often overlooked aspect of well-being. Statistics related to differences in oral health between men and women identified that men are more likely to ignore their oral health, have...
2 Major Reasons You Should Be Flossing Your Teeth and Tips On How To Floss Correctly…
Benefits of Flossing; Regular use of dental floss removes plaque, helping to prevent the buildup of plaque, which can lead to tartar. Simply flossing your teeth can make them look brighter by removing plaque and excess food particles that you may not see in the...
9 Dental Myths You Can Quit Believing On Your Way To Better Dental Health…
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...
How Hormones Effect a Woman’s Oral Health Over Her Lifetime and What She Should Do About It…
All women over the age of 12 are familiar with the effects hormones can have on their life. However, few of us think about hormones having an impact on our oral health. Some women experience oral changes that can include bright red swollen gums, swollen salivary...
Signs and Symptoms You Are Grinding Your Teeth And How to Stop…
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...
Do You Have Periodontal Disease? Here Are a Few Signs to Look For…
Periodontal disease is quite common and affects approximately 50% of all Americans over the age of thirty. It is not a small dental issue that can be overlooked as it is a leading cause of tooth loss for adults. And it is more than just a tooth issue, periodontal...
Tips For Choosing The Right Bristle Strength For Your Toothbrush And Other Brushing Tips…
Having the right tool for a job can make all the difference and there are a whole bunch host of toothbrush options. There are manual, electric, ultrasonic toothbrushes and each make different claims. With so many shapes, sizes and styles of toothbrushes on the market,...
Common Oral Cancer Signs, Symptoms, and Ways to Prevent It…
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...
Need Anxiety-Free Dental Care? Try Sedation Dentistry…
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...
Diabetes & Dental Health – How To Better Take Care of Your Teeth and Gums When You Have Diabetes…
The link between diabetes and oral health problems is high blood sugar. If blood sugar is poorly controlled, oral health problems are more likely to develop. This is because uncontrolled diabetes weakens white blood cells, which are the body's main defense against...
How To Cure Bad Breath and When It’s Time To Reach Out To the Dentist For Some Help…
In a world that never stops, quick meals and caffeinated beverages tend to be the go-to. With busy schedules and a to-do list that’s a mile long, it may seem impossible to squeeze in time to properly care for your oral health. You may be worried about having bad...
Is Fluoride In the Water OK? What About Fluoride Treatments?…
Water fluoridation was heralded as one of the best public health achievements in the twentieth century. Lately, concerns about excessive fluoride intake and related toxicity were raised. Health-care professionals and the public need guidance regarding the debate...
What an Abscessed Tooth Is, The Types, and How To Treat The Infection…
You have probably heard the term abscess tooth. But what is it? An abscess develops when a pocket of puss forms in the gums or around a tooth as a result of bacteria in the mouth. Abscess form in a matter of days and will continue to worsen if the infection is left...
The 7 Main Types of Dentists And What They Do…
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...
Do Smart Toothbrushes Improve Oral Health?…
Smart toothbrushes have sensors in the head of the toothbrush that send information on your brushing habits to an interactive app on your smartphone, typically via Bluetooth. The app provides feedback on how you are brushing, not just the amount of time but how much...
Good Brushing Doesn’t Always Eliminate All Cavities. Learn Why…
There are some general principles about cavity formation. Back teeth (molars and premolars) play a crucial role in breaking down food before swallowing. They have multiple crannies, pits, and grooves that trap food particles. Plus, they are harder to clean and can...
Probiotics May Be an Extra Line of Protection and Prevention For Your Oral Health…
A recent study, published in Current Oral Health Reports, found that probiotics appear to help manage gum disease and cavities by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the mouth, which isn't always achieved by traditional dental treatments. New probiotic...
The Benefits of a Deep Cleaning Treatment For Your Teeth and Gums When You Haven’t Been Regularly Going To the Dentist…
Deep cleaning treatment is a special cleaning of the teeth also called periodontal cleaning or scaling and root planing. Periodontal disease is preventable and even curable in its earliest stages. Your dentist could recommend a deep cleaning if you have not been to...
First Aid Tips For Children If They Chip, Crack, or Knock Out a Tooth…
It is important to know what to do if your child chips, cracks, or knocks out a tooth. No matter how small a dental injury may seem your child will need to be seen by a dentist to make sure there are no additional damages or injuries to the mouth teeth and jaw. Steps...
What Does It Mean To Have Soft Teeth and How Can I Prevent Getting Them?…
Some people have teeth that may be weaker or “soft.” When your teeth don’t have enough enamel or have weakened enamel, it can make them more vulnerable to damage and decay. Those folks are likely to go to the dentist more often due to tooth sensitivity, cavities,...
5 Helpful Tips For Choosing a New Dentist…
When you’re looking for a new dentist, you’re searching for more than someone to just clean your teeth. Your dental health is such a vital part of your overall health, so it’s important for every patient to have a dental home. Sometimes you have to change dentist...
How To Know When It’s Time to Remove Wisdom Teeth…
Through x-rays and scans of the mouth and jaw, dentists can predict problems with your wisdom teeth before they arise. You may not have pain when your dentist recommends an extraction. Wisdom teeth are the third molar in the very back of your mouth. If they grow in...
What You Can Do If You Find White Spots On Your Teeth…
White spots on the teeth can form due to an accumulation of bacterial plaque. This could be the result of poor dental hygiene, such as not brushing or flossing on a regular basis. It can also occur as a side effect of wearing braces. A lot of times white spots are a...
The Damaging Effects of Grinding Your Teeth and How To Treat It…
Many people grind their teeth whether it’s done subconsciously in their sleep or as a way to relieve stress. While this may not be problematic for most, grinding your teeth on a regular basis can be damaging to your teeth. Why Do People Grind their Teeth? There are...
What Is a Safe Amount of Discomfort and Swelling After a Dental Procedure?…
Modern materials and improved techniques mean that dentists are able to virtually eliminate pain from dentistry. And by visiting the dentist regularly problems can be spotted early and resolved before any pain or infection occurs. A toothache is definitely more...
Tips To Help You Choose the Right Bristle Strength For Your Toothbrush…
Having the right tool can make all the difference. When it comes to toothbrushes, though, it can be hard to know which type is best. You have a host of toothbrush options, from manual to electric to ultrasonic, each making different claims. Here's how to get the best...
Latest Covid-19 Updates… We Are Opening On a Limited Schedule and You Can Call to Schedule Appointments…
COVID-19 UPDATE:Opening on a Limited Schedule We are now opening up a limited schedule to address our patient’s needs! We have Been working hard to acquire all of the PPE needed to abide by the new recommendations and we will be limiting the number of patients per day...
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