All it takes to keep up a beautiful smile that remains healthy is dedication to your preventive care habits both at home and with our practice. As a result, you need to brush your teeth, you need to floss your teeth, and you need to come in for cleanings and exams. Do you feel like… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
This Year, Care for Your Family’s Teeth with Preventive Dentistry
Does your family like to ring in the new year by talking about resolutions you have each set? Even if your kids are too young to begin setting their own goals, there is one resolution you can and should make as a family: to take great care of your smiles. Sadly, as people get busy,… Read more »
Your Preventive Dentist’s Tips for a Dynamite Smile: Part One
A beautiful smile starts with healthy teeth and gums, yet many people overlook great dental care, and are preoccupied only with keeping their teeth bright and white. The problem is that even a lovely smile will not stay that way for long if it is not cared for properly. Preventive dental care is crucial if… Read more »
What Can You Do About Sleep Apnea?
In a recent post, we looked at three different ways that untreated obstructive sleep apnea can have a serious negative impact on your health. Not only can it cause or exacerbate emotional and psychological issues like anxiety and depression, it can put you at a dramatically higher risk for cardiovascular problems. In addition, untreated sleep… Read more »
How Common is Gum Disease?
Gum disease is a serious dental condition that can result in more than just swollen, tender gums. As it advances, gum diseases puts you at risk for receding gums, teeth loss, and worst of all, bone loss. How common is gum disease? Here is the staggering statistic: 80% of American adults have gum disease. This… Read more »
Your FAQs About Tooth Decay & Cavities Answered
You’ve likely heard the word “cavity” and the phrase “tooth decay” quite frequently; it’s impossible to watch your run-of-the-mill toothpaste or mouthwash commercial without hearing these dental buzz words. There’s a reason the prevention of tooth decay is important, and why you see dental products so often advertised as a means against the dreaded cavity:… Read more »