Do you feel nervous or anxious before dental appointments? If so, you’re not alone. Countless people suffer with anxiety related to clinical and dental treatments. In fact, some dental phobias are so severe that people will avoid visiting a dentist for treatment until it is...
Your dental health is precious and preserving vital oral tissue is something that people should keep in mind on a daily basis. Our modern diets, which are prevalent in acid and sugar, can lead to permanently damaged teeth and dental caries (tooth decay). These beverages...
If you are thinking about your New Year’s resolutions early, you might want to add making your oral health a priority for 2018. Your oral health is precious. The oral health system consists of soft and hard tissue like bones, teeth, gums, and the tongue. All...
Do you have missing teeth? Do you wonder which tooth replacement method is right for you? Today, patients have more options than ever before and wading through these options can seem overwhelming - especially since new tooth replacement methods like dental implants are not as...
Do you suffer with nervousness and anxiety when it comes to dental and clinical procedures? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle with medical and dental-related anxiety. Fortunately, a sedation dentist can help. Our oral surgeon, a dentist with advanced training and education...
Have you had an oral health checkup lately? Having routine dental examinations is imperative to monitoring your oral health and improving the likelihood of early detection of common issues like periodontal disease and tooth decay. Following are some good reasons why you shouldn’t skip dental...
Many sports-related activities can contribute to tooth loss and dental trauma. Did you know that it is possible to prevent facial and oral injuries by taking precautionary measures? You can also mitigate their effects by seeking the appropriate medical or dental treatment in a timely...
When we first lose a tooth in adulthood, one of our primary concerns is how a lost tooth will affect our appearance. Sometimes, when a tooth at the back of one’s mouth goes missing, patients might be tempted to forego receiving a replacement tooth because...
Do you have persistent dry mouth? Medically known as xerostomia, persistent dry mouth can increase your risk for oral health conditions like periodontal disease and cavities. This is because saliva is an important part of keeping the oral cavity clean and moist. Soft oral tissue...
IV sedation can be recommended in dental and medical settings. This type of sedation alleviates feelings of nervousness and discomfort while also helping patients in treatment remain still so that a dentist or oral surgeon can perform treatments without obstruction. IV sedation might also be...