Seeing your dentist at least twice a year demonstrates your commitment to good oral health care beyond the everyday routine you have established at home. That twice-yearly professional cleaning and polishing removes any buildup of tartar and plaque, and your dentist will give you a full oral exam that can find small problems before they […]
Being prepared for a dental procedure – whether it’s a wisdom tooth extraction or root canal – is a simple way to put your mind at ease. Here are some things to know before you settle into the chair for oral surgery. Choosing Your Oral Surgeon Most likely you and your dentist have a great […]
Many people have heard horror stories about oral surgeries, but the reality is that millions of people have their wisdom teeth removed each year with absolutely zero complications. To give you an idea of just how common this extraction is, 85 percent of all people require it during their lifetime. As with any procedure, staying […]
Summer is the time for making memories. Longer, warmer days mean tons of outdoor activities to choose from. If you like to play sports, there are pickup games, leagues, or rounds of golf just waiting for you. Or you may take a turn lounging poolside or on the beach with a great book. Summers were […]
Have you ever seen an ad for nearly any kind of medication? They show families on the beach, flying kites; or perhaps a couple sipping chardonnay at a cozy mountain hideaway. Then we hear a frantic voice-over listing every possible side-effect the medication is known to have caused. Whether you hear it or not, one […]
Chronic headache pain tops the list of medical complaints in the United States. It is often difficult to determine the cause of a headache, and even more difficult sometimes to find effective ways to relieve the pain. Muscle tension is said to be a contributing factor about 80 percent of the time. The real revelation […]
When it comes to problems affecting your mouth and your oral health, early detection is invaluable, and prevention is the easiest cure. This is especially true for oral cancer. Oral cancer is divided into two main types. The first affects your oral cavity, including the lips, the inside of your cheeks, teeth, gums, the front […]
Change. This word takes on a whole new meaning for women who become pregnant and are expecting a child. Throughout life, a woman’s body goes through many changes, but perhaps the biggest is the major transformation that takes place before, during, and after pregnancy. In addition to a growing belly, morning sickness, and fatigue that […]
Sedation Dentistry vs. Anesthesia Nine to fifteen percent of all Americans avoid seeing the dentist due to anxiety and fear. That’s approximately 30 to 40 million people.1 According to a study by The Adult Dental Health Survey published in Dentistry Today, those with a phobia of the dentist have higher rates of tooth decay and […]
Braces or orthodontics in general help people achieve a beautiful smile with straight, evenly-spaced teeth. Orthodontics also offer vital treatment for correcting a bite that can cause serious dental problems and overall health issues. Depending on your age or the age of your child, there are different orthodontic options available for the best treatment outcomes. […]
