Oral Health During Pregnancy
When the news comes that you are expecting a child, a lot goes through your head. How will you decorate the baby’s room? Will you get morning sickness? What name will you choose? One thing that, understandably, does not jump to the forefront of most expecting mothers during pregnancy is the question of how your…
Custom Athletic Mouthguards – Top Quality, and Only From Your Dentist
This time of year means getting back into full-swing at school for many families. From backpacks to binders and everything in-between, people have probably already bought most of the things their child needs in the classroom. Some families are also buying items their children will need outside of the classroom as well – specifically, on…
Teeth Grinding – What it is And What Your Dentist Can do to Help
If you’ve ever caught yourself grinding your teeth randomly throughout the day, or at night, you’re not alone. While there is no definitive data on the subject, many agree that the majority of people engage in clenching or grinding their teeth at some point in their lives – on either an acute or habitual basis….
Orthodontics – Not Just for Kids: Having Straighter Teeth as an Adult is Easier Than Ever
If you’re thinking about getting braces, there’s great news – experts agree that it’s never too late. To support this point, some reports suggest that adults make up nearly half of all orthodontic patients who have decided to get the smile they’ve always wanted. And, if you think these adults are walking around with the…
Dentures – Bring Back Your Smile and Restore Your Confidence
Speaking, smiling and eating – they’re three things that many of us take for granted on a daily basis. But, for those who have lost some (or all) of their teeth as the result of decay, disease or injury, the ability to speak, smile and eat can be among the most daunting tasks of daily…
Periodontal Disease 101 – What Causes it and What you can do to Avoid it
Because of the range of issues that fall under the periodontal (gum) disease umbrella, the jury is still out on the total number of cases diagnosed each year, but it is common for adults to have some form of the disease at some point. There’s a range of periodontal diseases that starts at basic inflammation…
Tooth Sensitivity – Why it Happens and What to do About it
For most people, tooth sensitivity is a serious problem triggered by the introduction of a number of things into the mouth including hot, cold and sweet foods and drinks. The pain is usually instantaneous and sharp and dives into your teeth’s nerves. When the underlying layer of your teeth, known as dentin, is exposed due…
Wisdom Teeth – Your Third Molars Can Always Use A Second Opinion
Some people call them “wisdom teeth.” Others refer to them as “third molars.” Regardless of what you call them, these teeth tend to make their presence known as the last to erupt during young adulthood. As part of your ongoing dental care, your dentist will examine you visually, and through X-rays, to determine if your…
Mercury-Free Composite Fillings And Silver Amalgam Fillings – What’s The Difference?
Amalgam (Silver) Fillings – A Long And Established Record Of Safety Before we talk about composite fillings, it’s important to note that traditional amalgam (silver) fillings are currently found in the teeth over 100 million people in North America. While the formulation of these fillings does include a tiny amount of mercury content, the safety…
Your Brightest Teeth Yet With Zoom Whitening
Looking to whiten your smile in a way that gives you the confidence to show the world your pearly white on a regular basis? Put your best smile forward with Zoom Whitening – available at all our dental office locations. Zoom teeth whitening has been proven to whiten most patients’ teeth up to eight shades. And,…
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