Periodontal Disease
More than 50% of adults, and 75% of adults over age 35 have some form of periodontal disease. This disease is sneaky because it usually begins almost imperceptibly with no discomfort. Once it strikes, however, it can be uncomfortable, unattractive, and irreparable. Periodontal disease is commonly called “gum disease” and is a major cause for […]
Get Rid of Bad Breath
Bad breath, or halitosis in medical terminology, can be a big deal. It can be a turn off for the people around you and affect your confidence. You’d never want to go to a job interview or on a big date with a stinky mouth, so get that problem solved now. We often think of […]
Your Dentist can be your best friend in helping you get a date. Seriously.
I will concede up front that I am no relationship counselor or expert on human behavior, but according to a recent survey, your dentist apparently has a lot to do with your ability to lure that man/woman of your dreams into going on a date with you. According to data from the 2012 US Census, […]
Top 10 Ways to Break a Tooth
I feel like I’ve seen quite a few patients with broken teeth lately, so I want to address the issue and cover some of the more common reasons people crack their teeth. If you are guilty of any of the below habits, take evasive action now! We love seeing our patients frequently, but we’d rather […]
Canker Sores
I saw a young patient in my office today who came in because of pain on her tongue. When I looked in her mouth she had small sores on both the right and left sides of her tongue and she complained of pretty strong constant pain sensations that become worse anytime she chews, talks, or […]
What Do Dreams About Teeth Mean?
A friend of mine recently shared a dream he had with me. In the dream, his teeth were cracking, rotting, falling out, and generally experiencing everything bad that can happen to teeth. My curiosity was piqued by his experience because I have had the same exact dream a few times in my own life. Although […]
How to Do Halloween Candy the Right Way
Disclaimer: If you think this is going to be an article about eating sugar-free candy and throwing out your good stuff like Skittles, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you are dead wrong. Each year as Halloween approaches I see a bunch of dental blogs put out articles titled something like “The Most Dangerous Halloween Candies for […]
7 Things You Should Know About Dental Insurance
Many people do not understand how dental insurance works and as a result, do not take advantage of it. The following will be the first in a series of articles designed to help you understand the ins and outs of dental insurance so you can effectively use it as a tool to improve your oral […]
