Periodontal or gum disease is an often silent disease that can cause significant damage to the health of your teeth and body. The reason it is so often classified as a silent disease is because it is chronic or longstanding and often without any symptoms or pain that most people associate with a disease until it may be too late. If you think you may have gum disease, here is what to look for: Bleeding […]
Nearly every parent and caregiver has experienced that almost instantaneous sick feeling when they see that their child has been injured, especially when it is an injury to the mouth and teeth. For some, it is just a bloody lip; however, if the accident chipped a tooth, then you may have a completely different situation on your hands. If the nerve of the tooth has not been damaged, you needn’t worry too much — a […]
Let’s talk about oral cancer. Yes, it’s a scary subject — but the truth is, the more you know about it, the better able you are to protect yourself. Who is more likely to get oral cancer? Because of your genetic disposition — heredity — men are twice as likely to develop oral cancer as women. African-Americans have a higher incidence than Caucasians. The disease is also related to aging, although in recent years many […]
Many adults these days are opting for clear aligners to correct orthodontic problems that have long bothered them. Katherine Heigl is a perfect example. She had one tooth that was out of alignment, and wanted to have it fixed before her wedding day. “I got them [clear aligners] because of this wonky tooth,” Heigl told In Style magazine not long ago. “It’s awesome because every two weeks you switch to a new retainer. Pretty much […]
Did you know that severe tooth decay is America’s #1 chronic childhood disease? Actress Brady Reiter didn’t know either — until she became the star of the movie Tooth Fairy 2, and then joined forces with the National Children’s Oral Health Foundation: America’s ToothFairy®. “Before, I didn’t even realize what can happen to kids if they don’t take care of their teeth,” 11-year-old Brady recently told Dear Doctor magazine, after viewing photos of children suffering […]
Teeth whitening is an extremely popular remedy for a lackluster smile, and with good reason: It works! So what’s the best way to whiten teeth? We recommend in-office teeth whitening treatments or at-home bleaching with custom-made flexible plastic trays. Either of these techniques will give you faster results than over-the-counter products while giving us the opportunity to monitor your individual response to the whitening process. In-office whitening can produce dramatic results in just one visit. […]
Whether you are an existing patient or searching for a dentist, we’re excited you are here. With the dental industry advancing, we recognize the importance of keeping our patients and visitors up to date with all of the new and exciting things taking place in our practice. As we move forward with our blog, we hope to promote dental awareness as a vital part of your healthy lifestyle. Here you will find a variety of […]