Ignoring changes in your dental and oral health can lead to the development of serious conditions that require aggressive, invasive, and costly treatments. When potential problems are detected and treated early on, you increase the likelihood of receiving conservative (and cost-effective) treatment that will help...
When you drink something cold or hot, do you experience immediate discomfort? Does the thought of a bowl of cold ice cream make you cringe due to tooth sensitivity? Having sensitive teeth can put a damper on enjoying some of your favorite foods and beverages....
For many people, dry mouth is an annoying side effect that accompanies medical conditions and certain medication. For others, persistent dry mouth could be the result of issues with the saliva glands’ production. While dry mouth is often a side effect of lifestyle choices, medical...
Patient education is vital to understanding dentistry and how the oral health system works. Many times common habits that seem harmless are actually damaging to oral health. Following are five ways you might be damaging your teeth. # 1 Too Much Sugar Consumption Sugar, of...
The health of your mouth and the health of your body are connected. For the past couple decades, scientists have been researching the concept of oral systemic health, which is the theory that oral health affects general wellness and vice versa. This research has shown...
For many people suffering with tooth sensitivity, enjoying a meal without pain seems impossible - especially if one is eating ice cream or drinking a hot cup of coffee. Due to wear and tear and common oral health conditions, many folks develop tooth sensitivity and...
If you want to preserve the integrity of your teeth, you’ll want to limit your consumption of acidic foods and beverages, which can eat away at your enamel and potentially cause a number of dental problems. Unfortunately, when enamel erodes, it can cause symptoms such as...
Stress has profound effects on the body. During times of stress, emotions like anxiety, fear, and anger take a toll on a person’s health. It is common knowledge that prolonged stress can affect the cardiovascular system as well as immunity to disease but many are...
Some patients find the idea of dentistry intimidating or even anxiety-provoking, but knowing what to expect can sometimes put a patient’s worries at ease. If you are able to prepare adequately for the process, beginning with the initial evaluation, you may find that the whole...
Many patients seek routine dental care to prevent problems that may detract from the smile’s aesthetics. Indeed, dentistry does help patients maintain an attractive smile. However, the objectives of dental treatment involve your health and well-being, as well. Certainly, modern dentistry has the tools and techniques—think...