Teeth Grinding Could Endanger Your Dental Health
While your teeth and gums can take a lot, they still face dangers like dental disease. Your teeth are also affected by aging-related wear and tear. And, something else could put your teeth at risk: teeth grinding. This is an involuntary habit afflicting one in ten adults in which they grind or clench their teeth, often […]
Find Out Why You or Your Partner Snores – it may be Sleep Apnea
If your sleeping partner snores, it could be more than an annoyance: it could be a sign of sleep apnea. This occurs when air flow into the lungs becomes obstructed in the throat for a few seconds during sleep. The obstruction can take many forms, but a common one arises from the tongue relaxing against […]
A Partnership With the Dentist Will Help Your Child’s Teeth Develop Normally
“That kid is growing like a weed!” Every proud parent likes to hear something like that about their child: It means they’re growing up—and it shows! As nature takes its course, your child will physically transform into an adult. And that also includes their mouth: By the time they enter early adulthood they will have […]
3 Things You Need to Know Before Getting a Crown Restoration
You may think all crowns are alike—but there can be a world of difference between one crown and another. Getting the crown your dentist recommends and one that’s satisfactory to you will depend on a number of factors, including what you’ll ultimately have to pay. Here are 3 things you need to know about crowns […]
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
If you’ve undergone treatment for periodontal (gum) disease, you know how involved it can be. After several sessions of plaque and calculus (hardened plaque deposits) removal, your swollen, red gums finally begin to regain their healthy pink color. But with gum disease, the battle may be over but not necessarily the war. If we don’t […]
Using Sinus Surgery to Stimulate Bone Growth for Implants
For a predictable outcome, a dental implant should be placed as soon as the bone and gum tissues following a tooth extraction have healed. But what happens if the tooth has been missing for months or years? You might then run the risk of not having enough bone to properly place an implant. This can […]
Topical Fluoride Offers a Protective Boost to Children at High Risk for Decay
You’re doing all the right things helping your child avoid tooth decay: daily brushing and flossing, regular dental visits and a low-sugar diet. But although occurrences are low, they’re still getting cavities. Some children still struggle with tooth decay even with proper dental care. If this is happening to your child, your dentist may be […]
Eat the Right Kind of Carbs to Protect Yourself from Gum Disease
In the quest for the ideal diet, people often stress over one particular food group: carbohydrates. And for good reason—some carbohydrates have been linked to chronic inflammation, a contributing factor in many diseases. One such condition in particular, periodontal (gum) disease, could permanently damage your dental health. But before you throw all the carbs out […]
Before we Extract That Problem Tooth, Let’s Consider Saving it
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 implants are an inferior choice—in fact, it’s often the best one if a tooth is beyond reasonable repair. But first, let’s consider saving your existing tooth. […]
Researchers Looking for Links between TMJD and Other Health Conditions
It’s estimated that between 10 and 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from chronic jaw pain and disability. Healthcare providers refer to it as temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD), a group of conditions characterized by pain and limited function with the jaw joints, as well as related muscles and tissues. People with TMJD often experience […]