You want your experience at your dental appointment to be the best it can be—and your dental team wants that for you as well. Your dental treatment should not be painful, and you should be as comfortable as possible while receiving the care you need. But how can you make comfort a priority at your [...]
It’s estimated that about 25% of people are chronic snorers [1]. While not everyone who snores will have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), people who snore regularly may suffer from this condition, which causes the airway to become blocked and stop breathing during sleep. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to snoring, but for those who suffer from [...]
Taking care of your oral health is imperative to have a beautiful and healthy smile. Daily tooth brushing helps remove surface stains, plaque, food particles, and bacteria from your oral cavity and keeps gum disease and tooth decay away. However, tooth brushing shouldn’t be the only step in your oral care routine. When you want [...]
If you’ve ever had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or discomfort, you may be all too familiar with the jaw pain, headaches, and odd clicking or grinding noises that come with the condition. For some people, TMJ is a mild annoyance, but for others, it can greatly impact their quality of life. Conservative treatments are generally [...]
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 of the leading causes of death [1]. But when it comes to gum disease and heart disease, what exactly is [...]
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 smile is imperative to a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. One in four children have a cavity by the [...]
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 the extraction, you can help your body heal properly and get started exploring tooth restoration options as soon as possible. [...]
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, with all-on-four dental implants, you only need four to six strategically placed dental implants to hold fabricated rows of teeth [...]
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, they will get larger over time. If a cavity is left to progress, it can eventually encompass your entire tooth [...]
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 even your dental health. In fact, up to 80% of pregnant women experience gingivitis, the first stage of gum disease [...]
