Category: Preventive Dentistry

Is It Possible to Prevent Gum Disease?

Although gum disease affects nearly 80% of adults in America and is the leading cause of adult tooth loss, you might be glad to learn that the affliction is highly preventable. As a progressive illness, gum disease begins as a minor bacterial infection, which can be reversed so long as it’s detected and treated before… Read more »

Who And What Does Sleep Apnea Hurt?

Are you under the impression that seeking sleep apnea treatment is something that will improve your life – but it doesn’t have much to do with anyone or anything else? This is a common tale. Patients often fail to realize that the effects of sleep apnea tend to radiate out quite far, affecting other individuals… Read more »

Check In On Your Brushing

Do you assume that you are doing a wonderful job with your daily brushing? Have you suddenly wondered whether you’re doing everything right or if there is some part of your dental hygiene that you might improve? The good news is that checking in on your brushing is quite simple. Look over some guidelines to… Read more »

When Do You Need Sedation Dentistry?

How do you feel about the dentist? If you have anxiety then you may actually fear going to the dentist and avoid treatment when possible. However, this can increase the risk of serious oral health complications. To ease a patient’s fear we may offer a calming solution. When do you need sedation dentistry?

Plaque – The Source of Dental Health Troubles

Since childhood, most of us are taught that brushing and flossing our teeth helps keep our mouths healthy and reduces our risk of developing tooth decay and gum disease. Some people would readily and confidently agree that tooth brushing’s main beneficial purpose is the removal of plaque. However, many people would be hard-pressed to explain… Read more »

Important Things to Know About Gum Disease

If you’ve ever visited the dentist, or seen a mouthwash commercial, then you’ve probably heard of gum disease and its predecessor, gingivitis. Did you know, though, that the dental condition is one of the most widespread chronic diseases in the nation? As a progressive illness, gum disease affects nearly 80% of adults in America in… Read more »

Is It Possible to Prevent Cavities?

Tooth decay, the reason why we develop cavities, may be the most widespread chronic disease among adults and children alike, but it’s also among the most preventable diseases in the world. In fact, knowing how cavities form can grant you the power to prevent them, even if you’ve already had one. If a cavity appears,… Read more »

Quiz: What is Sedation Dentistry?

Do you feel anxious about seeing the dentist? If so, you may be one of the estimate 8-10% of the population who have dental anxiety. Avoiding even minor dental care as a result of anxiety can increase the risk of poor oral health. With sedation dentistry, we can help you remain calm and relaxed throughout… Read more »

FAQs: What is Sleep Apnea?

Estimates reveal that over ten million people in the United States suffer from a serious sleep disorder. What is sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (also known as OSA) can cause difficulty breathing during sleep and cause the patient to wake up multiple times a night, even if they have no memory of this. Fortunately, there… Read more »