Now that your kids’ schedules are jam-packed with school activities, you might feel like you are spending more time in the car than you are at home. This often leads to lapses in healthy diets, and an over-reliance on packaged foods and drive thrus to keep your family fed. Unfortunately, over time, this can pose… Read more »
Prevent Future Cavities with Preventive Dental Care
Are you worried that you’ll soon be struggling with yet another dental cavity? If so, you are certainly not alone. Cavities are the most common dental issue, by far. Fortunately, they are also preventable. What you eat can impact your oral health, either positively or negatively, as can your dental hygiene. Dental checkups and cleanings… Read more »
Why You Really Should Be Drinking More Water
Your doctor says it. Your dentist says it. You need to be drinking more water. But do you still find it difficult to consume the recommended amount of water each day? Many adults struggle to properly hydrate everyday, which can lead to a variety of far-reaching effects, including drowsiness, dry skin, headaches, dizziness, increased heart… Read more »
Can Cavities Really Be Avoided? Part Two
The percentage of American children and adults that will struggle with cavities is staggeringly high. The fact that nearly 90 percent of adults will experience cavities, can make preventing them seem hopeless. However, preventive care can help you effectively prevent cavities and other dental issues. It just requires diligence in maintaining a daily hygiene routine,… Read more »
Can Cavities Really Be Avoided? Part One
Most people get to their dental appointments hoping for a proverbial gold star and more importantly good news, that their smiles are healthy. Unfortunately, many patients discover that’s not the case. They learn that they have developed cavities since their last checkup. Studies indicate that almost 90 percent of adults will experience cavities, and that nearly… Read more »
Delight Your Kids with Smile-Friendly Easter Treats
What parent doesn’t love the look of joy on a child’s face, when tearing into an Easter basket or the excitement experienced when opening a plastic egg to find hidden treasure inside? Of course, that ecstatic smile could seem short-lived if too much sugar leads to a cavity. This year, instead of filling your kids’… Read more »
How Do You Treat TMD?
TMJ disorder, also known as TMD, is a jaw joint disorder that affects millions of people in the United States. Without treatment you can endure a number of uncomfortable symptoms. However, treatment rarely involves surgery. In fact, there are a number of comfortable and minimally invasive options for addressing this jaw joint issue. How do… Read more »
Do You Grind Your Teeth?
Do you grind your teeth? If you do, then the health and appearance of your smile may be at risk. Chronic teeth grinding, also known as bruxism, can damage teeth and increase the risk of various oral health concerns. By treating the issue, you can stop these grinding/clenching episodes and help safeguard your smile.
Perform a Dental Checkup at Home!
Every six months or so, and sometimes sooner, you should visit your dentist for a professional cleaning and examination. During the routine visits, your hygienist can clean your teeth of harmful plaque and tartar, and your dentist can diagnose any potential or existing dental health risks, like tooth decay and gum disease. Yet, you may… Read more »
Oral Cancer: A Quiz
When it comes to detecting oral cancer, patients are often unsure about what to do. Some patients simply don’t like speaking about the topic because the associated thoughts and potential damage are so upsetting to think about. However, we strongly suggest that patients become more familiar with screenings and the benefits of early detection. Fortunately, by… Read more »
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