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Dental Offices Uphold the Highest Standards for Infection Control
updated: Jun. 29, 2020
In our constant battle against infectious disease, the “enemy” is often too close for comfort: hospitals and other medical facilities must be ever vigilant against opportunistic infections their patients Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dental Implants: a Durable, Life-Like Solution for your Tooth Loss
updated: Jun. 24, 2020
What's so special about dental implants — and why should you consider one to replace a missing tooth? Although they've only been widely available for thirty years, dental implants have Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
The 21st Century Promises Better Dental Diagnostics with Cone Beam Imaging
updated: Jun. 19, 2020
X-rays revolutionized dental care in the 20th Century. The same could happen in the 21st Century as cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) becomes a fixture beside the traditional x-ray Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Follow These 4 Tips for More Comfortable Eating With Chronic Jaw Pain
updated: Jun. 14, 2020
Eating is like breathing: We often do it without much thought. But if you suffer from chronic jaw pain, every bite can get your attention—and not in a good Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
You May Need to Postpone an Upcoming Dental Visit if You Have Shingles
updated: Jun. 09, 2020
Chicken pox is a common viral infection that usually occurs during childhood. Although the disease symptoms only last a short time, the virus that caused it may remain, lying Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Do This for Your Dental Health Before, During and After Cancer Treatment
updated: Jun. 04, 2020
Although cancer treatment has advanced steadily in recent decades, the most used therapies continue to be radiation and chemotherapy to eradicate cancerous cells. And while they often work, both Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
With Outdoor Sports (Hopefully) Poised to Begin, Be Prepared for Oral Injuries
updated: May 30, 2020
National Physical Fitness & Sports Month in May, sponsored by the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, is a fitting time to encourage us to play sports. Many Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
4 Things You Should Do - or Not Do - to Maintain Your Oral Appliance
updated: May 25, 2020
Millions of people wear some form of removable oral appliance. The range is pretty extensive, from orthodontic clear aligners and retainers to full or partial dentures. But while they Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Reducing Teeth Grinding Leads to Better Sleep and Better Dental Health
updated: May 20, 2020
We all need a good night's sleep, both in quantity and quality. That's why the Better Sleep Council promotes Better Sleep Month every May with helpful tips on making Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Ultra-Thin Veneers Might Help You Avoid Enamel Removal
updated: May 15, 2020
Dental veneers—thin, life-like layers of porcelain bonded to teeth—can turn a so-so smile into a beautiful one. But most veneers have a distinct drawback: To make them look as Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Could Lower Your Risk of Oral Cancer
updated: May 10, 2020
Oral cancer is one of the more dangerous malignancies people face. But there are ways you can reduce your risk of this deadly disease through changes in lifestyle habits Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Why You Should Still Floss with an Implant-Supported Bridge
updated: May 05, 2020
Losing teeth to tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease is never easy. But with implant-supported bridgework, you can regain lost function and appearance with a restoration that could last Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Too Much Sugar Can Wreck More Than Your Teeth
updated: Apr. 30, 2020
You've heard it. Your parents heard it—maybe even your grandparents too. Dentists have been alerting people for more than half a century that high sugar consumption contributes to tooth Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Dentures Still an Effective Restoration for Total Tooth Loss
updated: Apr. 25, 2020
After a long struggle with dental disease, you have finally lost the last of your remaining teeth. Like over a quarter of Americans in their 60s and 70s, this Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
In These Uncertain Times, We Still Care About Your Dental Health
updated: Apr. 20, 2020
During this year's National Public Health Week in April, health issues like vaping and the opioid crisis are taking a back seat to what is front and center on Read more -
Here's What to Do if Your Child has a Toothache
updated: Apr. 15, 2020
What should you do if your child complains about a toothache? Before calling our office, try first to learn what you can about the toothache. You should first ask them Read moreCategory: Oral Health
