Dental sealants protect against cavities by placing a protective layer over your teeth. Your dentist applies a thin, liquid plastic material to your teeth, which will harden, and serve as a barricade against plaque and food debris. They are usually applied to the premolars and molars, which can be harder to clean, and are used… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Bruxism And Its Impact On Your Well-Being
Bruxism can cause you to suffer regular pain in your head, neck, and face. It can also damage your teeth. This regular, often unconscious grinding of your teeth can drag down your general well-being, and if left untreated it can cause serious dental problems. Because teeth grinding can be most frequent when you sleep, it… Read more »
Dental Sealants Offer Extra Security Against Cavities
Dental sealants offer extra cavity protection for your teeth. Typically, people associate sealants as a treatment for children’s teeth, but sealants can offer added security for adults, too. Many adults can suffer from issues that leave them more susceptible to developing cavities, and use sealants to lower their risk. Your dentist can review your oral… Read more »
Understanding Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition where soft tissue in the back of the throat obstructs a person’s airways during sleep, with episodes of air loss that last ten seconds or more. It is a serious medical condition that is estimated to affect more than 10 million people in America. A person’s risk increases… Read more »
Know the Signs of Bruxism and TMD
Bruxism is the term used when patients habitually clench their jaw and grind their teeth. Because this often happens during sleep, it can occur even if you don’t realize it is happening. Bruxism can cause headaches, tooth sensitivity, and problems with your jaw. Bruxism can even lead to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), which can produce a… Read more »
Do You Floss? 1 in 4 Lie About Flossing
It’s time to ‘fess up: Do you floss your teeth every day? More than 1 in 4 American adults lie to their dentists about how often they floss their teeth, according to a new national survey. Daily flossing is one of the best steps you can take to prevent gum disease, which is why it… Read more »
5 Steps You Must Do for Healthy Teeth & Gums
Good oral health is a gateway to good health for the rest of your body, which is why it’s so important to take oral healthcare seriously. Dental disease that begins in your mouth that cause a series of side effects and negative health conditions throughout your body. The good news? Keeping your mouth healthy is fairly… Read more »
What To Expect From Tooth Extraction
We understand that there are certain dental procedures that cause patients a bit more concern than others. When it comes to improving your oral health with a tooth extraction, you may feel unsure regarding what to expect, which can cause some anxiety. Fortunately, we can assure you that the removal of your tooth is a… Read more »
Easier Cavity Prevention for Kids with Dental Sealants
Although cavities can affect anyone (the majority of adults in the US have had at least one), they can still develop in your child’s teeth, and are sometimes more likely to do so. When it comes to protecting your children’s smiles, your family dentist plays a significant role in successful, long-term cavity prevention. Also, keeping… Read more »
Facts About Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder that stops people from breathing anywhere from for 10 to 30 seconds at a time while sleeping. These short stops in breathing can happen up to 400 times every night, disturbing your sleep even though they do not fully wake you up. Sleep apnea occurs when the tissue in… Read more »
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