General Dentistry
Baby bottle tooth decay symptoms and prevention. New parents have a lot of worries entering into parenthood. You have a tiny human to look after and making sure they are taken care of is of the utmost importance. But there is one obstacle that is generally overlooked: baby’s oral care. When they are born, they…
Read MoreNovember marks National Sleep Comfort month, a month set aside to focus on your quality of sleep. A good night’s sleep not only helps you feel more awake, it’s vital to your long term health – sleep deprivation is tied to an increased rate of many long term health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease,…
Read MoreMany patients desire a perfect smile – unfortunately, many aspects of traditional dentistry focused more on tooth health than overall aesthetics. Fortunately, modern dentistry has evolved, and modern dentists are very conscious of patients’ desires for aesthetically pleasing smiles, and will often recommend procedures that both help tooth health and benefit the patient’s appearance. One…
Read MoreNational Diabetes Month is observed every November. The American Diabetes Association makes a point of raising awareness of the rapidly growing disease, making the public aware of the risk factors in order to educate and encourage the public to both take steps to minimize risk, and to encourage people to talk to health care professionals…
Read MoreGhosts, goblins and tooth decay, oh my!! October features one of America’s favorite holidays: Halloween. Witches, monsters and princesses roaming the streets collecting candy. Most parents have echoed the line that candy will rot children’s teeth, there’s no reason to deny children the enjoyment of candy, but it’s important understand the Halloween candy impact on…
Read MoreEach October, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) celebrates National Dental Hygiene Month. Maintaining proper dental hygiene is critical to a patient’s overall dental health, so the ADHA focuses on reminding the public about the importance of dental hygiene. This year, the ADHA is focusing on four specific topics: – Brush your teeth twice every…
Read MorePreventing tooth decay is one of the things we dentists work hardest to educate our patients and families about. Tooth decay (cavities) is probably the most prevalent oral disease, affecting almost everyone during his or her lifetime. The good news is that it’s treatable and is essentially preventable. Tooth decay is the destruction of tooth…
Read MoreIt’s Oral Cancer Awareness Month. Here are a few things to think about when it comes to keeping a healthy mouth. While some think this is a rare cancer, mouth cancers will be newly diagnosed in about 115 new individuals each day in the US alone, and a person dies from oral cancer every hour…
Read MoreAre you asking yourself – Do I Need a Root Canal? Here is an overview of when root canals are needed and how the procedure happens. A root canal is something we’ve all heard of and most of us probably dread the thought of having to have a root canal procedure. But do we really…
Read MoreThe importance of visiting the dentist for teeth cleanings can’t be overemphasized. Yes, we’re biased, but there is a reason why. We all know proper oral hygiene is important not only for your smile, but for your overall health as well. Regular dental visits are essential for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums. And…
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