Digital X-rays Prevention and Diagnosis
Digital x-rays allow the diagnosis of dental problems that cannot be detected with the naked eye. Maintaining a dental hygiene routine at home is essential to ensure that your teeth and gums are in good health. However, it would help if you supplement your dental care routine with regular visits to the dentist. At each […]
Is Fluoride Treatment Necessary for Overall Dental Health?
Fluoride treatment is very beneficial in fighting cavities in your teeth. Cavities are the corrosion of dental tissue due to the production of acids generated by plaque bacteria deposited in the gums and the tooth enamel. To fight cavities, brushing with a fluoride toothpaste every day is essential. Fluoride is a mineral that helps build […]
Have you lost a tooth? The benefits of having dental implants.
A dental implant will allow you to wear a healthy smile again. Various problems can affect our teeth and cause them to have severe damage that would lead us to suffer one of the worst dental nightmares: losing a tooth. Cavities, fractures, and periodontal diseases are some of the factors that could cause damage to […]
Dental Abscesses Don’t Have to Be A Pain
Dental Abscesses Don’t Have to Be A Pain Dental abscesses may sound scary, but they are quickly treated and even preventable! The word abscess can conjure the old-fashioned image of someone with a towel tied around their head with a painful grimace on their face. Thankfully, those days are gone, and with the help of […]
When Is a Cleaning More Than a Cleaning?
If you’ve missed a few professional cleanings or haven’t been brushing at home, you may need more than a “regular cleaning,” costing you more time and money. Did you know a routine cleaning is clinically called a prophylaxis, or prophy cleaning? This is because it’s a preventative measure to reduce your risk of developing periodontal […]
Staying On Top Of Oral Health During COVID-19
Let’s face it. None of us planned for 2020 to go quite this way. COVID-19 disruptions are reverberating across the globe on every level. From stock markets to our favorite Thai restaurant, life’s different for now. Many elective dental and medical procedures are on hold as the healthcare system scrambles to keep up. In most […]
Raise Your Dental IQ: 10 Tidbits About Your Teeth
Here are 10 cool dental facts to help you wow your friends and family! You use your teeth to bite, chew, and maybe even engage in some ill-advised package opening. (Tsk, tsk.) Unless a tooth is bothering you, you probably don’t give them a second thought. But there is so much more to your chompers. […]
Show Your Teeth Some Love and Try A Whitening Option That Works for You!
This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy hearts and roses and give yourself the gift of a brighter, whiter smile. As children, our teeth are naturally bright and white. But as we age, our smiles can get dingy and stained. There are many reasons, including tooth trauma, food and drink choices, tobacco use, childhood illnesses, and […]
What Is Sleep Apnea and How Is It Treated?
Sleep apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. Learn its symptoms and options for treatment. Sleep Apnea is a general term describing a disorder in which a person sporadically stops breathing throughout the night. Episodes of sleep apnea can last from just a few seconds to a few minutes. A patient […]
Getting Through Cold and Flu Season is Nothing to Sneeze At
It’s tempting to give up basic hygiene when you’re feeling under the weather but these tips for caring for your mouth can help you feel better sooner. Everyone knows that one of the best ways to prevent getting a cold is by washing your hands. But what if despite your best efforts, you find yourself […]