Have You Knocked Out a Tooth?
By Deploy, LLC|2017-10-24T00:00:41+00:00October 24, 2017|Restorative Dentistry|
Cheat The Tooth Fairy We sure can try, but your help is needed, and the most important word is TIME. When a permanent tooth is knocked out, the less time it is out of the mouth the better. In fact, the best results are obtained when the tooth is replaced within 30 minutes! A parent [...]
Oral Health Tips when Having a Baby
By Deploy, LLC|2017-10-17T00:00:58+00:00October 17, 2017|Preventative Dentistry|
You've got the glow of a mother-to-be. Keep it with these tips for better oral health for you and your baby. Now you're eating (and brushing, flossing and keeping dental appointments) for two. Make an appointment at the outset of your pregnancy for a healthy head start and advice on changes that could lead to [...]
Where Did All the Pain Go?
By Deploy, LLC|2017-10-10T00:00:48+00:00October 10, 2017|Patient Education|
The Reality is, Today's Dentistry is Virtually Painless There's a bright new trend in dental offices these days: More people are making appointments because they want to, not because they have to. What is it about a visit to the dentist that feels this good? One simple, wonderful fact: In most cases, the pain is [...]
The Calcium Advantage
By Deploy, LLC|2017-10-03T00:00:07+00:00October 3, 2017|Patient Education|
How important is calcium to us? It' s very important. Here's why. It builds strong bones and teeth; helps the heart to beat, muscles to flex, blood to clot, and nerves to send messages throughout the body. Calcium helps to reduce risks of colon cancer, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, premenstrual syndrome, and high cholesterol. Calcium Advantage [...]
Don’t Share Your Toothbrush!
By Deploy, LLC|2017-09-26T00:00:16+00:00September 26, 2017|Patient Education|
One of the tenets of good dental health is obvious—Brush your teeth after every meal. This can help keep your mouth healthy throughout a long life. Another rule should be just as carefully observed: Do NOT use someone else's toothbrush. Sharing toothbrushes can shorten your life. Be safe, not sorry. But what about emergencies, when [...]
Can Toothpaste Help Fight Canker Sores?
By Deploy, LLC|2017-09-19T00:00:43+00:00September 19, 2017|Patient Education|
About the only good thing about canker sores is, they're hidden inside the mouth. Beyond that—they're painful, annoying, and bound to erupt at the worst possible time. And common though they are, the medical world has mixed opinions on what causes them and what can prevent them from recurring. Canker sores, or mouth ulcers, are [...]
Can a Musical Instrument Affect Teeth?
By Deploy, LLC|2017-09-12T00:00:14+00:00September 12, 2017|Children's Dentistry|
Ever think of asking your dentist which musical instrument you should play? Few people do. But especially for young people, an early dental analysis–before selecting a musical instrument–can be important. Surprisingly, some instruments–woodwind or brass–can actually help some children who have an overbite problem. Yet, the same instrument can make the problem worse in another [...]
The Most Common Affliction?
By Deploy, LLC|2017-09-05T00:00:14+00:00September 5, 2017|Periodontal Dentistry|
When it comes to most common, not even winter colds strike as many of us as gum infection (periodontal disease). As many as 75% of adults will be a victim sometime in their lifetime. If this infection could grow on your arm, you'd be horrified. Instead, periodontal disease does its dirty work out of sight: [...]
Dental Tips for Caregivers
By Deploy, LLC|2017-08-22T00:00:43+00:00August 22, 2017|Patient Education|
If you're one of the millions of caregivers of an elderly patient who perhaps suffers from dementia or Alzheimer's disease, then you probably maintain a checklist of the many daily tasks necessary to care for them. When making your list, don't forget to include dental health as part of your routine. How Caregivers Can Help For [...]
Are First Teeth Just Born to Lose?
By Deploy, LLC|2017-08-15T00:00:00+00:00August 15, 2017|Children's Dentistry|
Kids' teeth—paying special attention to them lays a firm foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth. They're milestones in your child's development, those first teeth. You mark the date in the baby book when the first baby tooth works its way through the gum. You record the day when that first loose tooth lets go, [...]
