What Is Sedation Dentistry And Is It Safe?
March 12, 2019
Many experience anxiety when thinking of an upcoming dental appointment. No one likes pain and pain is often associated with a dental appointment. However, sedation dentistry can make dental visits go smoother because sedation dentistry has several calming techniques that make it go well. Types of Sedation Dentistry Types of calming dental procedures are laughing...
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The Alzheimer’s – Oral Health Connection
February 28, 2019
As the body of research surrounding Alzheimer's disease grows, a disturbing connection has been found between oral health and Alzheimer's. According to researchers, gum disease or poor oral health may quadruple the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in the future. This makes maintaining good oral health one of the few preventable risk factors for dementia....
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When You Can Keep Your Wisdom Teeth
February 27, 2019
When it comes to wisdom teeth, there is an ongoing debate regarding whether to keep them or to have them extracted, especially if they're not causing any pain or discomfort. For many people, particularly young adults, oral surgery to remove wisdom teeth is a rite of passage and just another one of life's unpleasant necessities....
Read MoreTeeth Whitening: How Much is Too Much?
February 21, 2019
For over a decade now, the popularity in teeth whitening rose astronomically. Many of us know that our teeth are one of the first things people see when looking at us. So, it is very embarrassing if our teeth are not white. Even if we try to hide our teeth when we laugh or smile,...
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How Often Should You Change Your Toothbrush?
February 12, 2019
How often should you change your toothbrush? The vast majority of Americans own and use toothbrushes on a daily basis, but most are unaware of how regularly they should replace them. An old toothbrush can harbor millions of germs, food particles, and other substances that can not only adversely impact your oral hygiene, but the...
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Effects of Tooth Infection on the Body
January 31, 2019
Regular dental exams can do more than guard against cavities and gum disease; they can also protect the body. To help better put this into context, bacteria in the mouth can lead to inflammation that not only destroys teeth but also the bone and gum that supports them. Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease,...
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