Braces used to be equated with teens, but in the last decade adults have been taking advantage of their teeth straightening capabilities and new technologies with similar affects. No matter what age you choose to invest in your smile, the … Continue reading
A multitude of issues arise on the crest of stress, including mood changes, anxiety, loss of appetite, acne and other skin problems, and depression. Believe it or not, the same changes in your brain chemicals that cause these problems can … Continue reading
Have you ever been amazed at how quickly a cut or sore spot in your mouth heals? Those cuts or scrapes from a crunchy snack or small burns from hot drinks can be painful and cause swelling, but only a … Continue reading
With the New Year comes the renewal of or opportunity for new benefits. Or maybe you’ve made a (wonderful!) resolution to make your oral health a priority. The next step in these situations is to choose a dentist if you … Continue reading
Enlargement of gums is a commonly occurring problem among dental patients nowadays, and refers to overgrowth of the gingival tissues. This condition normally depicts an underlying gingival disease caused by various factors such as inflammation, drugs, or chronic illnesses. The … Continue reading
Stopping the use of tobacco products has a familiar ring this time of year. It is one of the top four most common resolutions made by Americans. Due to the addictive nature of these products, its also one of the … Continue reading
Whether you’re looking to put your general resolution into action or want to be specific as you make it, we’ve gathered up some ideas to help you reach your oral health goals in 2016. Experts say that being as specific … Continue reading
Abrasion means wearing under external forces of friction. Dental abrasion is usually referred to wearing away, disintegration, decay, and frictional loss of dental structure. It is normally caused by external forces such as toothbrushes and toothpicks. Soft tooth brushes and … Continue reading
Just three more days until Christmas arrives. Many families are already enjoying annual traditions that coincide with the special event. Elf on a shelf is in full swing via Facebook and Instagram. Christmas movies and music are echoing across the … Continue reading
Even as your current dental insurance expires this December, you should be thinking ahead and discussing upcoming dental needs with your dentist. Often, the dentist is already preparing a treatment plan to send to insurance that you can use to … Continue reading