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Sealants Could Protect Your Child's Teeth From Future Problems
posted: May 12, 2018.
Teeth lost to tooth decay can have devastating consequences for a child’s dental health. Not only can it disrupt their current nutrition, speech and social interaction, it can also Read more -
OTC Pain Relievers Usually Enough to Relieve Post-Procedure Mouth Discomfort
posted: Apr. 12, 2018.
Because the mouth is one of the most sensitive areas of the body, we go to great lengths to eliminate pain and discomfort associated with dental work. Anesthesia, both Read more -
Your Child Isn't in Danger from X-Rays Thanks to the ALARA Principle
posted: Apr. 04, 2018.
Your child’s dental care wouldn’t be the same without x-ray imaging. It’s one of our best tools for finding and treating tooth decay. But since x-rays emit radiation, is your Read more -
Keep an Eye on Your Teeth and Gum Health During Cancer Treatment
posted: Mar. 27, 2018.
If you’re facing cancer treatment, we wish you the best outcome possible. Treating this disease has advanced tremendously in recent decades, but the available options are still often challenging Read more -
4 Things You Should be Doing Now for Your Baby's Long-Term Dental Health
posted: Mar. 19, 2018.
Your baby will grow into an adult so rapidly it will seem like they're changing right before your eyes. And some of the biggest changes will happen with their Read more -
Facial Nerve Pain can be Reduced with the Right Treatment Approach
posted: Mar. 18, 2018.
Our nerves serve a vital purpose, alerting us to bodily discomfort, injury or disease — we couldn’t remain in good health for long without them. But when they malfunction Read more -
Prompt Treatment for Gum Disease Could Ultimately Save Your Teeth
posted: Mar. 10, 2018.
Your smile isn’t the same without healthy gums—neither are your teeth, for that matter. So, maintaining your gums by protecting them from periodontal (gum) disease is a top priority. Gum Read more -
Are Lasers for Gum Disease Treatment in Our Future?
posted: Mar. 02, 2018.
One of the most important revolutions in healthcare in recent decades is the increasing use of lasers. Now, laser technology is making a showing in dental care for the Read more -
Cracked Mouth Corners can be Irritating - Here's How to Treat Them
posted: Feb. 22, 2018.
As dentists, we often see other mouth problems besides those with teeth and gums. One of the most common is cracking around the corners of the mouth. Although usually Read more -
Get Ahead of Bite Problems with Interceptive Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
At any given time some 4 million teens and pre-teens are wearing braces or other orthodontic appliances to correct a malocclusion (poor bite). While most cases are straightforward, some Read more -
We Can Rid You of That Irritating Lump in Your Mouth You Keep Biting
posted: Feb. 06, 2018.
You might not be aware how much force your jaws generate while you eat or chew. But you can become aware in a hurry when part of your inside Read more -
New Year's Resolutions You Can Keep
posted: Jan. 29, 2018.
Did you make any New Year's resolutions this year? For many of us, these pledges reflect a sincere desire for self-improvement—whether it's in terms of our career, our personal Read more -
You may Need Orthodontic Work Before Getting a Dental Implant
posted: Jan. 28, 2018.
For whatever reason, you’ve put off replacing a missing tooth for awhile. Now you want to fill that empty gap in your smile with a dental implant restoration. But if Read more -
A Root Canal Can Stop Tooth Decay and Save Your Tooth
posted: Jan. 20, 2018.
Tooth decay can wreak more havoc than just producing cavities. It can work its way into the innermost parts of the tooth — the pulp and tiny passageways called Read more -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
posted: Jan. 12, 2018.
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read more -
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let's Consider Saving it
posted: Jan. 04, 2018.
Even though an implant is now as close to life-like as modern dentistry can produce, it won’t surpass the function of your own natural tooth. That’s not to say Read more