What we eat and drink can positively and negatively affect our dental health. Certain foods - especially when consumed excessively - can weaken our teeth and contribute to tooth decay. Sometimes, the foods and drinks we consume contribute to bacterial overgrowth, which leads to the...
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....
Tooth decay is the most common oral health ailment and is the second most common infectious disease (behind a cold) in the United States. The reason tooth decay is classified as an infectious disease is because the bacteria that eat through a tooth’s structure are...
Do you have an upcoming oral surgery? Perhaps you will be receiving dental implants or will have your wisdom teeth removed. You might be wondering what to expect when it comes to the medication you will receive during your procedure. Our sedation dentist offers a...
As a society, we are generally rather health conscious. With the help of smartphone apps and social media, there is no shortage of recipe ideas that help substitute unhealthy foods for healthier options. Unfortunately, when we strive to eat healthy diets, we tend to overlook...
Specific phobias such as dental phobia are a type of anxiety disorder that creates intense feelings of panic and nervousness among people in dental and clinical settings. Sometimes, a dental phobia can be so severe that a person will avoid necessary oral health treatment. Fortunately,...
Gum disease, including gingivitis and periodontitis, cause concern for your dentist. During all oral health checkups, a dentist will look for signs and symptoms of gum disease. If gum disease is present or deemed to be a potential threat, oral health professionals will encourage that...
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are normally regarded as the best tooth replacement solution. This is because dental implants address the loss of the roots of teeth and support prosthetics that will replace visible tooth structure. Embedded into the jawbone by...
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...
When we lose teeth, it affects more than our ability to eat food or speak articulately. It affects our self-esteem and confidence. Fortunately, receiving dental implants is one method for improving one’s oral function and appearance. Considered both a restorative and cosmetic dentistry service, dental...