Dear Patients, As your trusted dental care provider, I want to address an important health concern that affects many individuals: diabetes. Diabetes impacts your overall health and has significant implications for your oral well-being. Understanding this connection is vital to maintaining your dental health and effective diabetes management. How Diabetes Affects Your Mouth If you’reRead more
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Our teeth can be unpredictable, even with good oral hygiene. Accidents happen: teeth get knocked out, crowns fall off, or sudden pain arises without an obvious cause. Regardless of the severity of the issue, my team and I are here to assist you. When to Contact Us If you’re unsure about the cause of yourRead more
Tooth extraction is a common dental procedure that involves the removal of a tooth from its socket in the bone. While often necessary due to decay, injury, or orthodontic treatment, the decision to replace an extracted tooth is a significant one that depends on various factors. Reasons for Replacing an Extracted Tooth Replacing an extractedRead more
I see very few children in my practice, but many of my patients are parents or grandparents, so in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, I’ll answer some common questions asked by caregivers of the young. How Much Toothpaste? According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the amount of toothpaste a child under threeRead more
I’m sure this isn’t the first time you’ve heard that smoking can negatively impact your oral health. It can damage the mouth, gum, and teeth. Therefore, you should educate yourself in order to protect yourself. How does smoking affect your oral health? Gum diseases – Smoking makes gum and periodontal tissue more susceptible to infections.Read more