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A Healthy Diet Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
posted: Nov. 30, 2021.
Good nutrition is vital for maintaining health and preventing disease, especially for your mouth. A diet rich in whole foods — fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and dairy products — Read more -
Reduce Sugar Consumption - for a Healthier Mouth and Body
posted: Nov. 20, 2021.
Tooth decay doesn't appear out of nowhere. It begins with bacteria, which produce acid that softens and erodes tooth enamel. Without adequate enamel protection, cavities can develop.So, one of our Read more -
Your Dentist May Be Able To Provide You With a Sleep Apnea Solution
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.
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 -
Lasers Could One Day be Commonplace for Treating Gum Disease
posted: Oct. 31, 2021.
There are a variety of methods for treating periodontal (gum) disease depending on its severity — from routine office cleanings to periodontal surgery. But the goal behind all of them Read more -
Inflammation: the Link Between Gum Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
posted: Oct. 21, 2021.
Cardiovascular disease and periodontal (gum) disease are two different conditions with their own set of symptoms and outcomes. But they do share one common element: inflammation. In fact, this otherwise Read more -
Diabetes Can Make Getting an Implant Difficult, But Not Impossible
posted: Oct. 11, 2021.
Over 26 million Americans have diabetes, a systemic condition that interferes with maintaining safe levels of blood sugar in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can begin to interfere with other Read more -
Dental Sealants can help Prevent Tooth Decay in Children
posted: Oct. 01, 2021.
While children are less likely than adults to experience periodontal (gum) disease, the same can't be said for tooth decay. One aggressive form of decay called early childhood caries (ECC) Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this early Read more -
Taking the Dread Out of Dental Visits
posted: Sep. 11, 2021.
We always look forward to seeing our patients, but not all of you look forward to seeing us! If you’re one of them, don’t worry — we don’t take it Read more -
Knowing How the Mouth and Face Grow Can Improve Bite Treatment
posted: Sep. 01, 2021.
Correcting a bite problem involves more than applying braces. Orthodontists must consider a wide range of factors, including the type of bite problem involved, complications like impacted or missing teeth, Read more -
There may be more to that Toothache that Suddenly Stops Aching
posted: Aug. 22, 2021.
If a pain you’ve been feeling goes away, you might believe the problem that caused it is gone too. But that doesn’t mean it has, especially with a tooth. An Read more -
A Pediatric Dentist Could be a Great Choice for Your Child's Dental Care
posted: Aug. 12, 2021.
When it's time for your child to visit the dentist (we recommend around their first birthday), you may want them to see your family dentist. But you might also want Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
posted: Aug. 02, 2021.
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse for Read more -
Lasers Poised to Transform Current Treatment for Gum Disease
posted: Jul. 23, 2021.
While lasers still seem like science fiction, they’ve been used commercially (and medically) for decades. But there’s still room for growth in practical applications with this developing technology. One promising Read more -
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child's Teeth Develop Normally
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its course, Read more -
Periodontal Probing Can Tell Us a Lot About the Severity of a Gum Infection
posted: Jul. 03, 2021.
The red and puffy gums that sometimes accompany the onset of periodontal (gum) disease don't always catch your attention. You may not even get any symptoms at all, in fact, Read more