Category Archives: Oral Health
The 411 on Halloween Candy
For parents worried about kids going overboard on candies, sugar and other sweets, Halloween is a dreaded annual event. All those sweet, sour and sticky candies may taste great, but these treats are known to damage teeth! Did you know … Continue reading
Is Bad Breath Affecting Your Life?
Bad breath, or halitosis, is an embarrassing problem which can affect many people from time to time, and if recurrent can be the indication of a more serious underlying cause. The good news is that bad breath can often be … Continue reading
I’d Rather Have a Root Canal!
Endodontic Therapy for a Pain Free Smile. What if you have a major toothache with throbbing pain and not sure what is causing it? It could be an abscessed tooth. “What is an abscessed tooth?” Well, it is an infected … Continue reading
Top 10 Dental Myths
#10: If I have a toothache, placing an aspirin next to my tooth will help ease the pain. Here’s the Truth: This is, perhaps, the oldest of dental myths. Aspirin is a great painkiller and anti-inflammatory drug, but works only … Continue reading
A Beautiful Smile Can be Yours with Dental Implants
Dental Implants helping patients achieve a confident and beautiful smile. Many things can make you self-conscious about your smile, but missing teeth is one of the most serious. Unfortunately, loss of teeth becomes more common as you get older. Teeth … Continue reading
Why are Straight Teeth Healthier Teeth?
It is common during a Dental examination to overhear conversation about healthy teeth, and most people are surprised to find out that straight teeth are healthier than crooked teeth. How is that so? Here are 10 reasons that your Dentist may … Continue reading
Sedation Dentistry
Also known as painless dentistry, sedation dentistry allows patients to have dental work done without fear, anxiety or pain. Many people with a longstanding dental phobia choose sedation dentistry for a relaxed, pleasant experience with the dentist. As general and … Continue reading
How to Increase the Lifespan of a Dental Filling
The lifespan of a dental filling is directly affected by a patient’s oral hygiene. Fillings don’t typically last 50 or 60 years, which is why patients who are getting fillings in their teens, 20s, and 30s need to practice good … Continue reading