Created on 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 number one cause of dental decay, gingivitis and periodontal disease. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to a serious […]
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Created on 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 teeth work hard and years of everyday chomping and chewing eventually add up. What are some of the things that […]
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Created on 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 discomforts. Temporoalmandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), is a common condition suffered by over 10 million Americans. It’s caused by improper alignment […]
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Created on 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 the time, bad breath comes from gases produced by bacteria which accumulate in the mouth, on the teeth, gums and […]
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Created on 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 as advanced as they are today. The older you are, the more likely it is that you had a dental […]
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Created on 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 have trouble speaking correctly. And you can lose jawbone mass under those missing teeth. In the past, partial or full […]
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