Periodontics
Ready To Look Younger? Call Your Dentist First!
Cosmetic surgery is an extremely popular specialty of medicine that has been growing quite rapidly for decades. Youth is associated with vitality and beauty. For many of us, aging is not an easy thing to do and we seek out help to keep us looking and feeling younger and more vibrant. When seeking out cosmetic…
Read MoreDental Hygiene Tips For A Healthy, Halloween Smile
Dental Hygiene – The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent oral disease, by regular brushing and flossing and visits to a dentist. Halloween time is a fun time for the whole family…the weather begins to turn, leaving cooler weather for lots of quality family time. It also means its time…
Read MoreAlternatives To Tooth Extraction
If you have a damaged (from tooth decay or even periodontal disease) or traumatized tooth, extraction is not the only option as there is a chance that you can save your natural tooth. Whenever possible, it is always better to save your teeth rather than lose them, as missing teeth have negative effects on…
Read MoreBack To School? Don’t Forget Dental Check Ups!
As our children head back to school, we have a list of items on our checklist to get done. Usually this list includes shopping for new school clothes and buying essential books but dental check ups are often overlooked. Recent research has shown many students falling behind educationally because of poor oral care. During the…
Read MoreDental Health Challenges For Women
Maintaining good dental health can be quite challenging for all of us but it can be especially challenging for women. Women’s bodies have major changes that occur throughout life including monthly hormone cycles and pregnancy. These changes are due to changes in hormones. As you may know, hormones can be responsible for dramatic shifts in…
Read MoreDental Health Tips For Seniors
As we get older, we need tokeep track of our bodies far differently than when we were younger. This includes our dental hygiene. Prescription medications can have a big effect on dental health. They can lead to dry mouth which can lead to increased tooth decay. Below you will find some great dental hygiene tips…
Read MoreCan Periodontal Disease Be Prevented?
Periodontal disease is a slow, progressive disease that can destroy you oral and systemic health. Many of the hallmark symptoms of periodontal disease sneak up on us and are often ignored at least initially. It is important not to ignore these signs and symptoms as periodontal disease is the #1 cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease comes in…
Read MoreMaintaining Dental Hygiene While Traveling
Summer is just around the corner which means school is out and traveling for many families. It is easy to overlook dental hygiene when on the road and forget to pack the essentials to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Below you will find some essentials to pack to ensure you keep up your dental hygiene while having…
Read MoreThe Art of the Undetectable Smile: Creating Naturally Beautiful Porcelain Veneers
When patients come to me to discuss porcelain veneers, they rarely tell me they want “veneers.” They tell me they want to smile without thinking about it. They want photographs they actually like. They want to correct teeth that have bothered them for years. They may want their teeth to look brighter, more symmetrical, or…
Read MoreCan Tongue Brushing Improve Oral Hygiene?
A good oral hygiene regimen often includes tooth brushing multiple times a day along with flossing but did you know there is more you could be doing? While brushing and flossing are very effective adding tongue brushing to your regimen can kick your dental hygiene into high gear. Neglecting to brush your tongue at least…
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