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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 -
Implant-based Overdentures may be a Better Long-Term Fit Option
posted: Aug 24, 2018.
Although dental disease prevention has made great strides over the last century, tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease continue to pose a major health threat. People who’ve lost all of Read more -
Baseball Fan Catches Her Own Knocked-Out Tooth
posted: Jul 21, 2018.
When your favorite baseball team wins, it's hard not to get excited — especially if you're right there in the stadium. It's even better when a player tosses the ball Read more