It’s no surprise that Americans love their coffee. In fact, according to a recent poll, 83% of U.S. adults drink coffee every day and the average American drinks about 3 cups of the brown stuff per day (that’s a whopping 537 million cups a day!). A slew of recent studies have shown that regularly consuming coffee may be associated with better mental and physical performance (something we coffee drinkers already knew!), lower risk for Type II diabetes, and lower risk for liver cancer and cirrhosis of the liver. Now, good news from the American Dental Association suggests that drinking four or more cups of coffee a day may be associated with a lower risk for oral cancers. (more…)
Root Canal Treatment Explained
If you’ve ever had a sensitive tooth, you would probably agree that it was one of the most excruciating experiences you’ve ever had. Studies reveal that 25% of working adults in America have had to take time off of work to visit a dentist about one or more sensitive teeth. The discomfort can indicate any number of dental issues, from a cracked or chipped tooth to a deeply infected pulp (the bundle of nerves and vessels at the center of your tooth). If an infection has reached the center of your tooth, then you may require root canal treatment to alleviate the pain and prevent the tooth infection from spreading. (more…)
Can Porcelain Veneers Give You a New Smile?
You might wish for a new smile, but are not sure where to start. Or, you may have so many blemishes to worry about that you aren’t sure if a new smile is attainable. For many patients, porcelain veneers can offer a minimally-invasive (and almost immediate) brand new smile, regardless of multiple cosmetic concerns. Made from lifelike materials and crafted to mimic your unique individual teeth, porcelain veneers offer amazing results with surprisingly little preparation. (more…)
Do You Have Sleep Apnea?
Do you frequently snore or feel inexplicitly tired during the day? If so, you may be experiencing the common symptoms of a serious sleep disorder. Do you have sleep apnea? Fortunately, patients with his disorder can make simple changes to their daily routine and seek comfortable and noninvasive treatment options.
Do You Need a Dental Crown?
All dental crowns are designed to do the same thing – to cover a tooth, either to restore its strength or to improve its outward appearance. However, the specific condition that leads to your need for a dental crown will vary from other patients’ needs. Therefore, how your restoration is designed and placed, such as which materials are used, will depend on your unique need for a dental crown. In most cases, the goal is to restore the tooth’s health, but given the advancements of modern dental crowns, most materials also offer impressive cosmetic improvements. (more…)
A Quick Guide to Dental Implants
Dental implants may be relatively new to the world of restorative dentistry, but they are already popular enough that most people recognize what they are. Still, not everyone understands their importance, or their benefit, when it comes to replacing lost teeth. Unlike traditional dental prostheses, dental implants have the ability to replace the roots of your lost teeth, thereby providing unmatched support for the replacement teeth attached to them. To help you better understand how such support can impact your oral health, we offer a brief guide to dental implants and how, exactly, they can rebuild your smile. (more…)
How Do I Stop Grinding My Teeth?
Do you suffer from bruxism? This disorder involves chronic teeth grinding or jaw clenching and can lead to a number of uncomfortable symptoms. If you have this issue you may be wondering, “How do I stop grinding my teeth?” Fortunately, there is a simple and non-surgical solution to persistent teeth grinding.
Get Your Life Back with Dental Restorations
Missing teeth can dramatically affect your life. You may think missing teeth only impact the beauty of your smile but missing teeth also impact the function of your mouth: You don’t eat, chew or speak as well when there are gaps in your grin from lost or extracted teeth. Get your life back with dental restorations: Restorative dentistry prosthetics and procedures, such as dental implants, bridges, and dentures, restore the wholeness of your mouth so you can eat and speak properly without the risk of damage to your remaining natural teeth. (more…)
How to Encourage Kids’ Healthy Dental Habits
One of the best tests of how well you have taught your children about their dental health is how they act when they are away from home and you’re not around to guide the way. With back-to-school in full swing, kids are now on their own at school for most of the day. Are they making healthy choices for their teeth? Here’s how to encourage kids’ healthy dental habits while they’re away from home: provide the tools to make good choices, lead by example, and guide them when you can. (more…)
Mansfield Library Monthly Book Club
When was the last time you read a great book and indulged in intellectual conversation about the text after reading? For many of us, it can be tough to make the time to find a good book and read it, much less find a friend to discuss it afterward, which is why the Mansfield Public Library’s monthly As the Page Turns Book Club for adults is a great community event. Each month you’ll read a carefully selected book and enjoy engaging conversation with fellow bookworms. (more…)
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