Approximately 80% of Americans have some level of periodontal disease (gum disease). Early gum disease is called gingivitis, and it can be halted. However, if you let the infection transition into periodontitis (severe gum disease) bone deterioration and tooth loss can become an issue. The importance of your regular dental checkups is clear regarding this… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Resources for Identifying Children’s Cavity Risk Factors
Just as with any medical profession, no matter how much we are trained, dentists are always learning. Thankfully, in this day-and-age, we have easy access to all of the latest information, so we can keep our practices up-to-date. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed and tested something called the Oral Health Risk Assessment… Read more »
Dealing with Dental Emergencies
Severe toothaches and significant injuries to the teeth or gums should never be ignored. Not taking timely action in the case of an emergency can result in permanent tooth damage and a need for much more extensive treatment in the future. Here are some tips to keep in mind if you have a dental emergency…. Read more »
Sleep Apnea in the Family Zoo?
When you lay your head down at night, if you have one dog at your feet, a cat above your head, a spouse on the other side, and two toddlers in between, how are you supposed to get any sleep? While this all may make an adorable, soft, and snuggly image, the Mayo Clinic Sleep… Read more »
Nitrous Oxide for Dental Anxiety
Don’t ever let anxiety allow you to put off going to the dentist. Approximately 40 million people in America completely avoid going to the dentist because of deep anxiety. One way to combat milder fears is simply finding a dental office dedicated to understanding your needs. If you are so nervous that you could even… Read more »
Don’t Drink your Cavities
Is there anything on earth harder than diamonds? No, but there is something in your body which is second in line. Tooth enamel. After glass-cutting diamonds, the coating on your teeth is the next hardest substance on earth. Since your teeth are guarded by something so strong, healthy teeth should be a given, right? Unfortunately,… Read more »
The Different Types of Teeth in Your Mouth
Teeth are often taken for granted, but if one suddenly becomes loose or falls out, you’re likely to feel pretty upset. Have you ever had a nightmare that you lost a tooth? A vivid horrible dream like this offers you a window into the anxiety and panic such an experience as suddenly losing a permanent… Read more »
