The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, that has impacted billions of lives around the world, has left patients with many questions.
Jan 20th, 2021
The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, that has impacted billions of lives around the world, has left patients with many questions.
While our smiles are hidden by the mask, why not realign and straighten to the smile you've always wanted!
There are approximately 35 million people in the United States that do not have any teeth.* Approximately 178 million adults are missing at least one tooth due to either periodontal disease (gum inflammation and bone loss) or caries (cavities).*
Every November as we raise awareness in the importance of men's health issues related to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men's suicide, it is important to pause and recognize the overall importance of the health of the body.
Times are changing and lifes getting stressful, throughout COVID we have seen many fractured teeth emergencies. Some emergencies have been due to patients who clench and grind their teeth. The additional pressure from patients environments are resulting in
Staining can be a result of environmental, pharmacological medicines, or be genetic nature. Majority of surface stains on our teeth are caused by common foods and drinks that are a part of our regular diets.
The average pH of our saliva is 6.7 pH is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution on a logarithmic scale. The range is 0-14 and 7 is neutral. Greater than seven is a basic solution and less than seven is an acidic solution.
With Halloween just less than two weeks away - be weary of those sugary snacks and treats. Many look forward to the sweets and treats of Halloween. But how do these sweets affect your dental health?
A child’s first tooth typically erupts between five to eight months. It is usually the child’s bottom front teeth. Second to follow are the child’s top front teeth. Teeth will erupt in a symmetrical fashion and typically by 3 years old a child has all 20 o
“Close to 53,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or oropharyngeal cancer this year. It will cause over 9,750 deaths, killing roughly 1 person per hour, 24 hours per day. Of those 53,000 newly diagnosed individuals, only slightly more than half will b
Summertime after the fourth of July goes by in a blink and before most know it – it’s time for Back to School. As you and your child prepare with new backpacks, new learning materials, it’s also a great time to bring your child to the dentist. Schedules...
At the start of every dental visit your provider will review your medical history and medications. One of the most common chronic diseases in patients is Diabetes. “10.5% of the U.S. Population has diabetes.”*
One of the most common dental concerns we hear from patients is “my gums bleed when I brush.” According to the CDC, around 47% of adults over age 30 have some form of periodontal disease.
With the new year upon us, the internet and social media are buzzing with wellness trends guaranteed to make 2020 your healthiest year yet.
At your recall appointments, I am sure your dentist asks about brushing and flossing. How many times per day do you brush? How often are you flossing? While these are the workhorses for maintaining your oral hygiene, there are a myriad of other tools you c
When you walk into any pharmacy, the sheer volume of toothbrushes, toothpastes, and other oral care products can be overwhelming. What type of toothbrush should you be using and how? In this blog post, we’ll tackle all of your questions about brushing.
Knocking out a tooth, otherwise known as avulsion, can be a scary thing! Avulsion accounts for 0.3-5% of all dental injuries. This is one of the most serious dental injuries and many studies have shown that the first few mi
You’ve had a root canal on one of your front teeth and now you’ve noticed the tooth is turning gray. Now what? Sometimes changing the temporary filling in the back with a permanent white filling is enough to eliminate this graying. If not, internal bleachi
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Fluoride prevents dental caries by inhibiting demineralization of enamel and encouraging remineralization of demineralized enamel.
