The usual things people know about Wisdom Teeth are: They are big, they can be a nuisance, they are usually removed…and afterwards, you look like a chipmunk and you get to eat ice cream and…
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Good Dental Habits Begin Early
November 30, 2015
You are the product of the good dental habits your parents taught – or did not teach you. As an adult, you know the importance of good habits in your work, exercise and dental routines….
Oral Cancer…Scary But Very Preventable
November 15, 2015
Just hearing the word “cancer” can be fear producing and something most of us don’t like to talk about. A visit to the dentist can be additionally scary and can complicate matters surrounding the discovery…
Let Dr. Peck Bridge Those Gaps
October 30, 2015
Pumpkins are famous for their gap-toothed smiles. It’s their trademark this time of year. But if you are missing teeth, your smile may be a closed-mouth smile…if you are smiling at all. Missing teeth, especially…
Don’t Invite Gingivitis Or Play With Periodontal Disease!
October 15, 2015
Your mouth. It’s chock full of bacteria, germs and food particles that stick around long after you have eaten, paving the way for bad breath and that sticky film known as plaque – is the…
YOUR TEETH, YOUR LIFE, YOUR HEALTH
September 30, 2015
A major concern you may have as you age is your teeth. It’s comforting to know that teeth are resilient and if you take care of them, they will last you for life. But your…
CURIOUS ABOUT TMJ?
September 15, 2015
Clicking and cracking and popping, oh my. Aches, pains and discomforts can be a normal part of life or they may signal a more serious problem. Jaw pain and popping is one of those annoying…
HALITOSIS 101
August 30, 2015
There it is, right under your nose, and you may not even be aware…you have bad breath. Well, you’re not alone. Many people suffer unknowingly from halitosis, an all too common embarrassing condition. Much of…
FIVE TIPS FOR OVERCOMING DENTAL ANXIETY
August 15, 2015
Dental anxiety is so common that approximately 15% of adults avoid visiting the dentist because of fear. Dental anxiety is more common in older adults, who may have experienced dental care when procedures were not…
Say Hello to Your New Teeth
July 30, 2015
When you lose a tooth or teeth to decay or injury, there’s much more at stake than simply having unsightly gaps in your smile. You can have trouble eating the foods you need. You can…