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Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: May 04, 2019.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of the Read more -
Dental Care Early in Life can Impact Oral Health in our Later Years
posted: Apr 24, 2019.
Our bodies are constantly changing as we age. Although the most rapid development occurs during childhood and adolescence, our bones, soft tissue and bodily systems will continue to change, even Read more -
Bone Loss at the Roots can Put Your Tooth in Danger of Loss
posted: Apr 14, 2019.
There’s more to teeth than meets the eye. Hidden beneath the visible crown are the tooth’s roots set within the jawbone, secured and protected by the gums from bacteria and Read more -
Stress and Nighttime Teeth Grinding
posted: Apr 04, 2019.
April is National Stress Awareness Month. But what does stress have to do with dentistry? According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, if you have a Type A personality Read more -
Patients with HIV Must Pay Close Attention to Their Oral Health
posted: Mar 25, 2019.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) jolted our collective consciousness in the 1980s. The deadly disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) had no known cure and, at the time, Read more -
Six Ways Saliva Helps Your Mouth and Body Stay Healthy
posted: Mar 14, 2019.
While it doesn’t garner the star power of blood, saliva is still an important bodily fluid. A true multi-tasker, saliva contributes in many ways to the function and health of Read more -
3 Things You Should Know About Teeth Grinding
posted: Mar 04, 2019.
Do you grind your teeth? If you're not sure, ask your family—sometimes the sound of teeth grinding against teeth might make enough noise to be keeping them up at night. Read more -
Do Your Dentures and Mouth a Favor: Take Them Out at Night
posted: Feb 22, 2019.
People who’ve lost all their teeth have benefitted from a solution that’s been around for generations: removable dentures. These appliances have helped millions of people chew and eat food, speak, Read more -
Chronic Dry Mouth Could Increase Your Risk for Dental Disease
posted: Feb 12, 2019.
When your mouth is dry, you know it: that sticky, uncomfortable feeling when you first wake up or when you're thirsty. Fortunately, it usually goes away after you eat or Read more -
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