Have You Ever Skipped or Rescheduled a Dental Appointment Due to Fear or Anxiety? If so, you are not alone. Most people experience some level of nervousness when going to the dentist. For about 10-20% of people, going to the dentist causes such anxiety that they will avoid going much longer than they should, sometimesRead more
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If you’re having a tooth extracted in our office, we will always provide you with specific post-operative instructions on the day of your treatment. However, here’s a list of 12 basic instructions to keep your extraction site free of infection and other complications. 12 Post-Extraction Instructions to Stay Healthy: #1. Do not smoke. #2.Read more
Pregnant women’s mouths undergo changes due to hormonal fluctuations associated with carrying a baby, and this can lead to more cavities and other dental problems. When you consider all the other changes a woman’s body experiences during pregnancy, it’s easy to overlook what’s happening to your teeth. Here’s a breakdown of each trimester and whatRead more
Summer is finally here and we can finally enjoy it this year. As temperatures rise many of you will drop a lemon wedge into your glass of water to make a refreshing drink. It’s delicious. However, this citric fruit has the potential to damage your teeth, so there are some important things I’d like youRead more
Between coffee and wine stains, teeth grinding from stress, and even gravity – our teeth endure a lot. By the time you reach your late 30s or 40s, you may start to notice a change in your teeth. We all know that we start with a set of small baby teeth, and we lose themRead more
I’m often asked about teeth whitening and what option is best, and the answer depends specifically on how quickly you’d like to transform your smile (and the amount of money you’d like to spend). There are a number of techniques available which I’ll detail below: Over the Counter Whitening Strips: Over-the-counter (OTC) whitening systems,Read more
There is much research to prove that patients with periodontal disease are at increased risk of many health complications, such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease, low-birthweight babies and even dementia. Now, a new study from the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) published on February 3rd, 2021 suggests that there is a correlation between periodontal diseaseRead more
When I was first given the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccination I signed up for the first shot without hesitation. I’ve now received both of my vaccines and had no issue in the aftermath of either one, except for a sore arm near the injection site. However, some vaccine recipients have experienced symptoms ofRead more
It’s not one of life’s big questions, but I’m occasionally asked this by my patients. Believe it or not, the order of brushing and flossing can make a difference in your oral health. A 2018 study found that it’s better to floss your teeth before brushing because it allows for the most thorough removal ofRead more
With the ongoing stress of our COVID-19 world and the holiday season upon us, it’s not surprising that some of you may be waking with a sore jaw due to teeth grinding at night. Most people are unaware they do this unless a sleepless partner hears the noise or it’s diagnosed by a dentist. ThisRead more