Could you imagine smiling without teeth? Your teeth do a fantastic job every day of completing your smile so you look your best. They actually do a lot for you. Your teeth help you speak …
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You brush your teeth, you floss them too, and you see your dentist on a regular basis. If you’re taking all of these actions, then you are doing a great job keeping your smile healthy! …
We know these are unprecedented times. As health care providers we’ve been monitoring the situation over the past few months closely, and we’ll continue to do so. We believe in being alert and not anxious. …
If you’re one of those folks who grind their teeth compulsively or clench their jaw repetitively, you likely suffer from a condition called bruxism. Bruxism affects about 10% of the population and can occur while …
Can we get a show of hands for those of us who cannot function well without sleep? Our hands are definitely up. Getting good quality sleep is an absolute must, and yet, sleep apnea is …
Cavities are no fun! They can be big, small, sensitive, painful or even, in the early-stages, unnoticeable by the untrained person. But all cavities (big and small) are caused by bacteria. Bacteria causes all sorts …
When asking a patient who was just recently in our office, “Do your gums bleed or hurt?” The person’s response was surprising. They said, “Yes, my gums bleed, but that’s normal.” We were surprised by …
“I brush and floss, but I still have bad breath.” We hear this a lot, and while you may not be happy about it, you’re not alone. In fact, bad breath, or halitosis, is estimated …
Did you know that almost 30 million Americans suffer from diabetes? If you are diabetic, you probably already know about the threat to your overall health from diabetes. Diabetes can come with some serious health …
If you’re over forty and you’ve ever had a cavity, then chances are you’ve had a silver filling. But here’s the thing, those fillings are silver in color but contain mercury in the material. In …
