Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. People who have missing teeth, bridgework, or dentures may be good candidates for implants. The reason that implants have become so popular is because they are “permanent teeth” that are inserted into the jawbone and function like natural […]
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March 19, 2015 March is National Nutrition Month. It’s a time for us to focus on the importance of making important food choices. We all know that a well balanced diet is essential to healthy living. Healthy teeth and gums are essential for chewing and swallowing. Without good digestion, a person’s overall health could be
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March 9, 2015 Exactly how much sleep should you get? According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleep varies between individuals and age. On average, adults need 7-8 hours of sleep daily. Studies show approximately 30% of adults are getting less than 6 hours per day. So how does losing sleep affect us? Studies from both
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February 19, 2015 Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? One of the most common questions from a parent is, “When should my child visit the dentist?” A child’s teeth start erupting when they are young. On average a child will be 6 months old when the first tooth erupts. A
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February 10, 2015 Let’s talk about cavities! Our doctor diagnosed a cavity last week and the patientsaid: “I know I have a cavity but it doesn’t hurt so I think I will wait to fix it until it does”. Have you ever wondered why tooth decay doesn’t hurt? Most dental problems don’t have any symptoms
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February 2, 2015 To discuss facial and oral piercing we must first take a look back in history. Did you know that the earliest known representation of piercing was in a dog figure created in Egypt around 1500 BC? It was considered a symbol of royalty. Mayans used piercing as a symbol of spirituality, virility,
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January 28th, 2015 How many of you have heard snap, crackle, or pop when you open your mouth? And no, I’m not talking about when you are eating a delicious bowl of Rice Krispies cereal. I am reffering the the sounds associated with temporomandibular dysfunction. The cause of TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is unknown in
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January 7, 2015 Hard to believe we are almost through with the first full week of January 2015 already. As we wrap up this holiday season full of rich indulgences and stress, and move into weather changes as well as cold and flu season we often notice increase in patients asking us about mouth sores…
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Over the past 7-10 years there has been significant development in the oral/ systemic health connection. Did you know that nearly two-thirds of the American population over the age of 35 is suffering from some form of periodontal disease? More concerning is the connection that Scientists have made between periodontal infection and potentially life threatening
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