If estimates from the American College of Prosthodontics are accurate, roughly 178 million people across the United States of America have at least one tooth missing. That’s an incredibly sobering statistic that represents a major health failure on a national level. For while a single missing tooth might not seem like a major problem at…
Relax: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Your Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implants are one of the most reliable and popular ways to restore dental integrity for those who have lost teeth. They’re durable, natural looking, and entirely functional. Moreover, the titanium used to imbed these implants into the jaw is perfect for the job, since its natural affinity for bone means that cellular growth will…
What Factors are Putting You at Greater Risk for Cavities?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who regularly brushes and flosses and still can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to cavities, you no doubt know how frustrating that can be. Most of us would like to think that our commitment to basic oral hygiene would be sufficient to protect our…
Cosmetic Dentistry: Know Your Options
Your smile is an important part of who you are, and can be critical for making a great first, second, and hundredth impression on those you meet. While a committed approach to daily oral hygiene remains an essential part of any strategy to maintain that smile, your dentist has a vital role to play as…
Spring Cleaning and Your Smile Makeover
This time of year can be confusing in many ways. If you’re one of those people who looks forward to scheduling a good spring cleaning, however, things can get even more complicated when even the groundhogs disagree. With Phil calling for another six weeks of winter and Chuck betting on an early thaw, where does…
Six Early Warning Signs of Gum Disease
Gum disease is one of the most difficult conditions for patients to detect in its early stages, since its symptoms are often so subtle that the average patient just dismisses the possibility of any serious ailment. Unfortunately, it’s not a condition that can be safely ignored, since it remains one of the main reasons for…
Can Your Visit to the Dentist Prevent Pneumonia?
According to official estimates, about a million Americans each year experience the infectious condition known as pneumonia. Roughly 50,000 of those patients end up dying from the illness. Of course, most people know that many of those patients are elderly, suffering from lung ailments, or otherwise in poor health. Now, new research suggests that there…
Start the Year with Whiter Teeth
With 2017 here, many of us are still struggling to figure out how to keep some of those New Year’s resolutions that we made the night before we threw out last year’s calendar. You probably know all the most common resolutions already: lose a few pounds; spend more time with the kids; finally get around…
Is Mouthwash Part of Your Daily Oral Hygiene Regimen?
Studies continue to show that far too many of us neglect at least one element of our dental hygiene regimen. Dentists and researchers have long recommended a regular oral hygiene regimen that includes daily brushing, flossing, and mouthwash use, as well as scheduled visits to the dentist for checkups and maintenance treatment. And while there’s…
Can Fruits and Vegetables Reduce Oral Cancer Risk?
In the battle against oral cancer, there’s been a great deal of attention paid to things that we shouldn’t do – like using tobacco. When health experts do focus their attention on positive steps that we can take to reduce the risk of oral cancer, they tend to emphasize things like brushing, flossing, and the…