Is Gum Disease Linked to Heart Disease?
Periodontal disease has been connected to a variety of health conditions, including diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and yes, heart disease. Over 80 million adults in the United States have some form of heart disease, and it’s one [...]
Preparing Your Child for Their First Trip to the Dentist
Your child’s permanent teeth will need to last them for life. Even your child’s baby teeth play a role in their oral health and tooth alignment, so taking the best possible care of your child’s [...]
What to Know Before a Tooth Extraction
No one wants to get a tooth extracted, but in some cases, it may be the only option to treat your smile. Fortunately, by preparing for the procedure and taking proper care of your mouth following [...]
Who Might Benefit From All-on-Four Dental Implants?
All-on-four dental implants are a great way to cost-effectively replace numerous missing teeth. With a traditional dental implant, you replace a single missing tooth with a titanium or ceramic implant and a dental crown. However, [...]
What Exactly Causes Cavities?
Cavities are caused by bacteria and plaque that accumulates in the oral cavity. When you don’t clean your teeth regularly, tooth enamel can become damaged and a cavity can result. Although cavities start out small, [...]
Why Do Your Gums Bleed When You’re Pregnant?
Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes in the body, namely due to hormones as your body accommodates your growing baby. The hormone changes during pregnancy can influence weight gain, mood swings, fatigue, cravings, and [...]