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
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Often it’s easy to avoid visiting us because of your concern for the cost of treatment. But what if the reasons for your concern actually lead to spending more money unnecessarily? Although I’m not offended, I realize that a dental visit isn’t always on your Top 10 Favorite Things To Do List. Sadly, only 35%Read more
The American Dental Association recommends that adults brush their teeth for 2 minutes, twice a day. It’s not uncommon for some people to brush after every meal or sometime in the middle of the day, and that’s good too. These are healthy habits, but when you start brushing too much or too long you couldRead more
If you’re covered under a dental insurance plan, there are a few things to be aware of as 2021 draws to an end. Most plans follow the calendar year, so being aware of your insurance benefits is more important now than ever. 6 Reasons to Visit Us Before the End of the Year Expiring benefitsRead more
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
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