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January 2020

“Guard” Your Teenager

2020-03-26T17:04:59+00:00

Against Tooth Damage Let's face it; kids, sports, and the typical teenage sense of invulnerability make a pretty risky combination. Once a tooth is cracked, broken—or worse, knocked out—there's no going back. It's for keeps. If your child is involved in any sports activity (even a pickup basketball game) a well-fitting mouthguard is the least [...]

“Guard” Your Teenager2020-03-26T17:04:59+00:00

Gum Disease & Public Health

2019-11-17T03:54:00+00:00

Gum Disease has Bigger Implications Gum disease continues to pose a significant threat to public health, with some studies suggesting more American adults have gum disease than previously thought. As detection, screening, and awareness has improved over the years, we now know that the prevalence of moderate to severe periodontal disease may have been underestimated [...]

Gum Disease & Public Health2019-11-17T03:54:00+00:00

Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule

2019-11-17T03:50:53+00:00

The best rule for fluoride is Not too much. Not too little. Ever since the first American city began to manage fluoride levels in its water supply, there's been plenty of misinformation floating around regarding the potential benefits and dangers of this substance. In a nutshell, fluoride has been shown to help protect against tooth [...]

Fluoride Levels and The Goldilocks Rule2019-11-17T03:50:53+00:00

December 2019

Let’s Think About Prevention…

2019-12-23T08:00:32+00:00

Prevention is the Best Way to Avoid Costly Dental Emergencies We understand that not all emergencies can be avoided, sometimes accidents happen. But skipping check-ups and avoiding the dentist is never a good way to save money. It will only result in more costly treatment needed down the road. Instead, we like to emphasize the [...]

Let’s Think About Prevention…2019-12-23T08:00:32+00:00

The Benefits of Probiotics

2019-12-17T08:00:54+00:00

When thinking about bacteria, a good analogy is bugs in your garden. The bad ones eat your cherished plants and can carry diseases, but good bugs like bees and ladybugs exist as well. They help to undo the damage done by the bad bugs. With bacteria, it is much the same. The harmful bacteria spreads [...]

The Benefits of Probiotics2019-12-17T08:00:54+00:00

Do You Have Hypertension?

2019-12-10T08:00:42+00:00

Let Us Know If You've Been Diagnosed With Hypertension Hypertension, known as high blood pressure, masquerades as...nothing! No visible symptoms create alarm in the victim or family members. No pain alerts the victim to the danger. Yet hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for heart attack and stroke. It's also one of the [...]

Do You Have Hypertension?2019-12-10T08:00:42+00:00

November 2019

Drug Use During Dental Treatment

2019-11-26T08:00:10+00:00

Discuss All Drug and Medication Use to Avoid Harmful Reactions Let's face it, some people take anti-depressants, some are prescribed antibiotics. Some smoke marijuana, and fewer, thankfully, use cocaine, methamphetamine or other drugs. But here in the office, the message remains the same for all. Tell us what you're taking, and when. Why? Because the [...]

Drug Use During Dental Treatment2019-11-26T08:00:10+00:00

In Need of a Dental Tune Up?

2019-11-19T08:00:44+00:00

Options are Available to Improve an Aging Smile Are you at the point in life where most everything still works, but there's just no denying that you're getting a little older? Maybe you hear your joints creak, and you've started wearing glasses to read. Your hairstylist suggests new ways to cover the gray... The same [...]

In Need of a Dental Tune Up?2019-11-19T08:00:44+00:00

What’s So Bad about Snoring?

2019-11-12T08:00:25+00:00

Snoring may be an annoying social problem and a subject of humor, but it also may be the cause (or the signal) of some serious medical problems. Snoring can lead to numerous awakenings from an otherwise deep sleep. Such interrupted sleep patterns can cause daytime drowsiness which can impair the ability to concentrate, accomplish required [...]

What’s So Bad about Snoring?2019-11-12T08:00:25+00:00