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Here's What You Can Expect With Dental Implant Surgery
posted: May 13, 2022.
Getting dental implants is going to require surgery. But don't let that concern you—it's a relatively minor procedure.Currently the “gold standard” for tooth replacement, an implant consists of a titanium Read more -
4 Things You Can Do to Keep Anxiety From Robbing You of Needed Dental Care
posted: May 03, 2022.
For most people, dental visits are as routine as a trip to the supermarket, but this is not the case for everyone. Some can become so overwhelmed, anxious, or nervous Read more -
Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
posted: Apr. 23, 2022.
Morning tiredness, brain fog and snoring are just some of the indicators of a medical condition known as sleep apnea. And, it's worse than waking up on the wrong side Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: Apr. 13, 2022.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a patient Read more -
Although It's Often a Long Road, You Can Find Lasting Relief From TMD
posted: Apr. 03, 2022.
If you've been diagnosed with a temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), you're likely no stranger to pain and dysfunction. And not just with your jaw joints: In a survey of approximately Read more -
Keep Your Baby's Fluoride Intake within Moderate Limits
posted: Mar. 24, 2022.
Like many other families, you may use formula instead of breast milk as a safe and healthy alternative to feed your infant. But, if you use a powdered form that Read more -
How to Reduce Tooth White Spots While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 14, 2022.
When your braces finally come off, you’ll hopefully be astounded by what you see –once-crooked teeth replaced by a more attractive smile. But you might also see something you didn’t Read more -
Your Dentist May Hold the Key To Getting a Better Night's Sleep
posted: Mar. 04, 2022.
According to the National Sleep Foundation, up to 40 million Americans have a sleep disorder. One of the more common ones is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a chronic condition that Read more -
How to Keep Your Teeth and Gums Healthy During Pregnancy
posted: Feb. 22, 2022.
While pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers, it can pose extra health challenges. This is especially true regarding dental health.Because of hormonal changes that naturally occur during pregnancy, Read more -
Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
posted: Feb. 12, 2022.
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only for Read more -
Why Stopping Gum Disease Should be a Top Dental Care Priority
posted: Feb. 02, 2022.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly half of U.S. adults over 30 are afflicted with some form of periodontal (gum) disease—and one in five could be Read more -
Three Things You May Not Know About Root Canal Treatments
posted: Jan. 23, 2022.
The term “root canal” is a part of our social lexicon, and not always with a positive meaning. But contrary to its negative reputation, a root canal treatment can make Read more -
Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
posted: Jan. 13, 2022.
Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid development Read more -
Promote Dental-Friendly Habits in Your Kids For Long-term Oral Health
posted: Jan. 03, 2022.
What's a habit? Basically, it's a behavior you consistently perform without much forethought—you seemingly do it automatically. They can be good (taking a bath every day); or, they can be Read more -
Don't let Gum Disease - the 'Other Dental Disease' - Rob you of Your Smile
posted: Dec. 24, 2021.
There's a lot of emphasis — well-placed, of course — on preventing and treating tooth decay. But there's another dental disease just as dangerous to your oral health and nearly Read more -
Recreational Marijuana Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 14, 2021.
In 2016, voters in three states—California, Massachusetts and Nevada—joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington and the District of Columbia in legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. These referenda moved the country closer Read more