Oral Health: A Top Priority for Women
Women are, for the most part, good stewards of their health. As the traditional caregivers of families, they value their vitality enough to get to the doctor once a year for a physical and take action whenever medical conditions present themselves. They are reminded to conduct monthly self breast exams as a part of breast […]
Keys to Oral Health
Oral hygiene is about far more than a pretty smile. It’s important for overall health. How well you keep up the health of your mouth, teeth, and gums affects everything from your breath to your risk of cancer and even heart disease. Your overall oral health can provide important clues about your overall wellness. The […]
Endodontics
What is endodontics? Endodontics is a dental specialty concerned with the soft tissue in the center of the tooth, called pulp, and the soft tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. When any of these tissues are diseased or damaged, endodontic treatments can typically save the tooth. Endodontists must complete an additional two to three […]
Darker Permanent Teeth
Ask the Doctor Q. My child’s permanent teeth are coming in and they are darker than her baby teeth. Is this normal? A. When permanent teeth begin erupting in children, parents are often shocked by their size and color. However, it is normal for permanent teeth to be darker than primary teeth and once all permanent […]
Dental Emergencies
Knowing what steps to take in a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. The best rule to follow in a dental emergency is to call your dentist immediately. Here are some tips to follow: What to do IF.. By Jenni Frankenberg Veal …Broken, chipped or cracked tooth: Call your […]
Orthodontics
Advancing with new technology and practices, orthodontics brings teeth, lips, and jaws into proper alignment. Straight teeth function better, are easier to clean, and are more likely to last your lifetime. Remember when you went to the orthodontist because it was time to turn a gnarly teenage smile into a perfect set of pearly whites? […]
Periodontics
Periodontitis is a serious gum infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth. Chronic periodontitis, the most common classification, affects mostly adults, though children may be affected as well. People usually don’t show signs of gum disease until they are in their 30s or 40s. Although teenagers rarely develop periodontitis, they […]
Oral Health Care
Our bodies are a complex series of systems that work together to form an overall picture of our total health. If we have one system that is not functioning properly, it has an effect on the rest of our body. Often times it is thought that our teeth and gums are isolated from the rest […]
Oral Health in Kids
It’s never too early to start caring for teeth. Measures can even be taken to ensure an infant gets proper dental care. Still, many parents aren’t quite sure when to take their child to a dentist, or when their children need to begin brushing or flossing their teeth. Here are answers to frequently asked questions […]
Orthodontic Care
Correcting Malocclusion and Building Beautiful Smiles By Katherine Ladny Mitchell People with crooked teeth or pronounced overbites or underbites may have difficulty cleaning their teeth, chewing their food or feeling confident about their appearance. Orthodontic care, which corrects a malocclusion, or “bad bite,” through appliances like braces and retainers, can solve many of these issues. In addition […]
