Millions of Americans are missing all of their teeth. Millions more have extensive dental disease that requires the extraction of all the teeth. In the past, the only option for these millions of people was traditional dentures – plastic teeth in acrylic gums that simply rest on top of the patient’s jaw.
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Oral Cancer: What You Need to Know
Oral cancer is making headlines because it now affects more people than at any point in history. It also affects a different demographic than in previous decades. Oral cancer is changing, and here is what you need to know.Read More
Activated charcoal has gained popularity in recent years as an oral hygiene product. You may have seen posts on Instagram or Facebook where someone brushes her teeth with a strange, black toothpaste, bragging about this secret teeth whitening “hack”. Some DIYers make their own charcoal toothpaste using coconut oil, activated charcoal tablets, and various other ingredients.Read More
Pregnancy is a time of change. A mother’s body experiences many adjustments and transformations as new life develops. Some of these changes can affect the oral health of both mother and child.Read More
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes. That is almost 10% of the U.S. population! Another 80+ million are pre-diabetic. Diabetes can wreak havoc on the entire body. Many people know of the devastating effects diabetes has on the eyes, nerves, kidneys and heart. Did you know it also affects your oral health?Read More
Straightening one’s teeth can be done by a dental professional in several ways. The most preferred treatments these days, however, are traditional braces and Invisalign, both of which have their own set of advantages and disadvantages.Read More
With Valentine’s Day only just around the corner, we remind our patients to be extra careful when choosing their treats! You’re probably looking forward to spending some quality time with your sweetheart, as well as indulging your sweet tooth with some chocolates. Of course, it’s important to remember to show your teeth some love as well!Read More
TMJ stands for TemporoMandibular Joint. Each person has two of these joints located just in front of the ears. The TMJ is the junction between the temporal bone of the skull and the mandible or lower jaw. The mandible is a horseshoe shaped bone that contains all of the lower teeth.Read More
As dental health specialists, we take brushing seriously. Most of the tools we use in everyday life have undergone technological advances over the last 50 years, and the toothbrush is no exception. Read More
An Dental abscess is a collection of pus inside the tissues of the body, usually accompanied by redness, swelling and pain. Pus is a liquid formed by dead white blood cells, bacteria and tissue debris. The white blood cells are sent to an area of the body in response to an infection. Read More
