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5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Cavities

Nov 14, 2023

Cavities aren’t inevitable. Some people are more prone than others, but with forethought and attention to some important details, there are easy ways to reduce your risk of cavities. Stick with these five suggestions, and you’ll have fewer fillings.

Understanding the Benefits of Inlays and Onlays

Oct 09, 2023

Many people consider that, when they have a cavity, they need a filling. That’s sometimes true, although there are other tooth restoration alternatives that may be better choices. Here’s what you should know about dental inlays and onlays.

How Pregnancy Can Affect Your Oral Health (and What to Do About It)

Sep 01, 2023

Your body naturally undergoes many changes as you experience pregnancy. New patterns in oral health emerge, making you more vulnerable to cavities and gum disease. Here’s what you need to know.

Follow These Steps to Save Your Knocked-Out Tooth

Aug 01, 2023

It’s standard dental practice to preserve a natural tooth whenever possible. Though teeth can be replaced with bridges and implants, these solutions present compromises. Saving a natural tooth is the best solution, even when it’s knocked out.

How a Custom Oral Appliance Can Treat Your Sleep Apnea

Jul 12, 2023

Obstructive sleep apnea robs your body of the restorative powers of a complete sleep cycle. You could stop breathing dozens of times nightly, waking enough to start again, but at the cost of restfulness. A simple oral appliance can help.

Why Regular Dental Visits Are Even More Important When You Have Diabetes

Jun 01, 2023

Regular checkups with your dentist help ensure that you stay ahead of gum disease and tooth decay. These are also important so that you don’t fight a losing battle with plaque. When you have diabetes, the potential for trouble increases.

Combining Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures for the Perfect Smile Makeover

May 01, 2023

Keeping your teeth and gums healthy is important, but sometimes it’s not enough on its own to deliver the bright white smile you want to present to the world. Look to the techniques of cosmetic dentistry to create your perfect smile makeover.

Am I a Candidate for Invisalign®?

Apr 10, 2023

For decades, braces were your only option for aligning crooked teeth. You were stuck with metal bands and wires throughout your treatment. Then came Invisalign®, a removable and virtually invisible option for many of the same conditions.

Daily Flossing Is Just as Important as Brushing: Here's Why

Mar 21, 2023

Flossing. You know you’re supposed to, but it doesn’t have the same appeal as brushing. While brushing is fine for the majority of tooth surfaces, plaque tends to collect in places that brushes don’t go. Simply, you need to floss.

Adult Tooth Loss: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Feb 14, 2023

Losing teeth is a common part of a child’s experience, as baby teeth fall out to make room for their permanent set. Tooth loss in adults is more serious and can impact eating, speech, and self-esteem.

Gum Disease and Heart Disease: Understanding the Connection

Jan 13, 2023

February is American Heart Month, a time for raised awareness of all aspects of cardiovascular health. Not everyone realizes there’s a link between heart disease and periodontal disease, the oral health condition commonly called gum disease.

The Importance of Having Bi-Annual Dental Cleanings and Exams

Dec 07, 2022

It’s accepted wisdom that you go for dental exams and cleanings every six months. Once you’re in the habit, it’s easy to forget why. If you’ve let those appointments slide by, you could be headed for more serious dental issues down the road.

Get a Brighter Smile Just in Time for the Holidays with Professional Chairside Whitening

Nov 15, 2022

A bright smile makes a warm and welcoming impression on everyone. With the holiday season fast approaching, you can boost the brightness with a professional chairside whitening procedure through your regular family dentist.

It's Not Just Snoring: The Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Oct 03, 2022

Snoring isn’t always just an innocent by-product of snoozing. It can also be a primary indicator of a sleep disorder called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This is a potentially dangerous condition with the ability to cause multiple health issues.

Getting Started with Invisalign®: What to Expect

Sep 01, 2022

Invisalign® started the removable clear aligner market in 1998, providing an alternative to traditional braces. It can’t be beat for comfort or convenience, though it does give the user an active role in their own treatment.

5 Tips to Prevent Dental Emergencies

Aug 08, 2022

Dental emergencies range from things like broken or knocked out teeth to abscesses or extreme temperature sensitivities. Any of these can cause severe pain outside typical dentists’ office hours. Here’s what you can do to prevent these events.

When Should Your Child Come in for Their First Dentist Visit?

Jul 11, 2022

There’s plenty to keep you busy as a new parent, so you can be excused for overlooking your newborn’s dental care. After all, teeth haven’t usually appeared at birth. However, your baby’s first dentist visit might be earlier in their lives than you think.

Dental Implants: Why They Are the Gold Standard for Replacing Missing Teeth

Jun 09, 2022

You may think that having one or more missing teeth is mostly a cosmetic problem, but the truth is that missing teeth can lead to bone loss and other problems. In this post, we explain why dental implants are the gold standard for tooth replacement.

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