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You May Need Your Dentist's Help Easing the Pain of Severe Canker Sores
posted: Feb 02, 2019.
Canker sores, known medically as aphthous ulcers, are fairly common among people. Lasting for about a week or so, these mouth sores are usually more irritating than painful. But about Read more -
Keep an Eye on your Gums to Catch Disease Early
posted: Jan 23, 2019.
You have a great smile: beautiful white teeth all perfectly aligned. But unbeknownst to you, periodontal (gum) disease might even now be damaging your gum tissues, setting the stage for Read more -
3 Cutting Edge Ways You Could Benefit from Dental Implants
posted: Jan 13, 2019.
Since their introduction over thirty years ago, dental implants have become the most popular choice for dental restoration. Their large variety of shapes and sizes — a far cry from Read more -
Clear Aligners Provide a Less Embarrassing Orthodontic Choice for Teens
posted: Jan 03, 2019.
For decades, traditional braces were the only orthodontic choice for moving misaligned teeth. Although they’re quite effective, they can cause discomfort and, for teens especially, embarrassment due to their noticeable Read more -
Dental Visits are Key to Detecting Early Developing Tooth Decay
posted: Dec 24, 2018.
Tooth decay is as relentless as it is destructive, and it makes little distinction between age, gender, ethnicity or social status. Although risk levels vary from person to person, we’re Read more -
What's Causing Your Toothache? The Answer Determines Your Treatment
posted: Dec 14, 2018.
Pain has a purpose: it tells us when something's wrong with our bodies. Sometimes it's obvious, like a cut or bruise. Sometimes, though, it takes a bit of sleuthing to Read more -
Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
posted: Dec 04, 2018.
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients may Read more -
See Your Dentist if You're Having one of These 3 Dental Problems
posted: Nov 24, 2018.
When things get unpleasant in your mouth, it’s most often related to some underlying cause. In fact, the discomfort you’re feeling is often a call to action to have it Read more -
Curbing Dry Mouth Could Boost Your Oral Health as you get Older
posted: Nov 14, 2018.
There is much to contend with as we grow older, including a higher risk for dental disease. One possible contributing factor: dry mouth from a lack of saliva.Also known as Read more -
How to Clean Your Oral Appliance
posted: Nov 04, 2018.
Question: What oral health issue do teenagers who wear orthodontic retainers and older folks who wear dentures have in common?Answer: Both need to pay particular attention to cleaning their oral Read more -
Don't Let Sleep Apnea Ruin Your Sleep - or Your Health
posted: Oct 25, 2018.
Sleep apnea is more than an annoyance. This chronic condition not only interferes with your alertness during the day, it may also contribute long-term to serious issues like cardiovascular disease.Sleep Read more -
Taking the Dread Out of Dental Visits
posted: Oct 15, 2018.
We always look forward to seeing our patients, but not all of you look forward to seeing us! If you’re one of them, don’t worry — we don’t take it Read more -
Take Charge of Stress Management to Reduce Teeth Grinding Habits
posted: Oct 05, 2018.
It’s hard to avoid stress in the 21st Century. We’re all bombarded with stressors, from work to family — even our smart phones!The problem really isn’t the stressors themselves but Read more -
How to Deal with that Irritating Mouth Sore you keep Re-Biting
posted: Sep 25, 2018.
We've all done it — suddenly bit the inside of our mouth while chewing food. All too often our cheek, lip or tongue finds itself in the way of our Read more -
An Oral Appliance for Sleep Apnea may be the Right Option for You
posted: Sep 15, 2018.
Daily fatigue or complaints of your snoring from family have led you to see your doctor about the problem. After an exam and a test session in a sleep lab, Read more -
'Test Drive' Your Future Look after Dental Work with a Trial Smile
posted: Sep 05, 2018.
Most of us wouldn't think of buying a new car without a “test drive.” It's a serious investment, so you want to make sure you're comfortable with your new ride.Like Read more