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Get a Dental Exam as Soon as Possible if you Suspect Gum Disease
posted: Dec. 08, 2018.
If you suspect you have periodontal (gum) disease, it's important to get a correct diagnosis and begin treatment as soon as possible. The sooner you begin treatment the better Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
X-Ray Radiation Exposure is Much Less than Daily Environmental Radiation
posted: Nov. 28, 2018.
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in dentistry because of their ability to penetrate and pass through body tissues. Because they penetrate at different speeds depending on tissue density Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Expert Advice: Vivica A. Fox on Kissing and Oral health
posted: Nov. 08, 2018.
Is having good oral hygiene important to kissing? Who's better to answer that question than Vivica A. Fox? Among her other achievements, the versatile actress won the “Best Kiss” Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stop Gum Disease Before it Becomes a Major Health Issue
posted: Oct. 19, 2018.
If you think gum disease only happens to the other guy (or gal), think again. If you’re over 30 you have a 50-50 chance for an infection. After 65 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Ahead of Plaque Buildup with Effective Brushing and Flossing
posted: Oct. 09, 2018.
The vast majority of teeth and gum problems stem from two dental diseases: dental caries (tooth decay) and periodontal (gum) disease. But although these dental diseases are all too Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You Should Brush and Floss Around Your Implant to Ensure its Longevity
posted: Jul. 30, 2018.
With a 95%-plus success rate, dental implants are an effective and durable replacement for lost teeth. But we can't place them and forget them: if you don't clean and Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Your Dental Care Efforts are Just as Important as Your Dentist's
posted: Jul. 20, 2018.
If you’re seeing your dentist regularly, that’s great. But if that’s all you’re doing to stay ahead of dental disease, it’s not enough. In fact, what you do daily Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
June Is Men's Health Month
posted: Jun. 20, 2018.
Each June, as we celebrate Father’s Day, we get a chance to pay tribute to the important men in our lives. One of the best ways to do that Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: May 31, 2018.
Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Use the Same Prevention Strategy to Defeat Tooth Decay and Gum Disease
posted: May 21, 2018.
Archeologists can tell us quite a bit about our primitive ancestors. For example, because of their coarse, abrasive diet and a primitive understanding of oral hygiene, their teeth had Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Learn How To Protect Your Teeth During Stress Awareness Month
posted: Apr. 11, 2018.
Lots of people don’t know that April is National Stress Awareness Month; don’t fret if you’re one of them. For many, stress is already a common feature of everyday Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Stay Ahead of Gum Disease Re-Infection with Periodontal Maintenance
posted: Mar. 12, 2018.
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 Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Watch What Carbs You Eat to Reduce Your Risk of Further Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 17, 2018.
If you’ve had issues with periodontal (gum) disease, no doubt a few things have changed for you. You may be seeing us for dental cleanings and checkups more frequently Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Overcoming Gum Recession will Restore Dental Health and your Smile
posted: Feb. 02, 2018.
Your gums not only help hold your teeth securely in place, they also help protect them. They're also part of your smile — when healthy and proportionally sized, they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Root Decay in Your Later Years Could Endanger Your Teeth
posted: Jan. 18, 2018.
As we age we become more susceptible to dental diseases. A common but often initially unnoticed problem for seniors is root decay. We’re all familiar with tooth decay in the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Diet and Lifestyle Choices Key to Dental Health During College Years
posted: Dec. 26, 2017.
“The Freshman 15” is a popular way of referring to the phenomenon of new college students gaining weight during their freshman year (although the average is less than fifteen Read moreCategory: Oral Health