Brushing Up Blog

August 8, 2016 Some of the most common questions in dentistry are “How can I close this gap between my front teeth?” and ” Is there a way that I can change the shape of my front teeth?” The answer is YES! Many people are unhappy with the shape and color of their teeth. As […]

Orthodontics is not just for improving a smile. Orthodontics are also necessary to correct crowded teeth, protruded teeth, cross bites,incorrect jaw position, open bites, and even jaw joint disorders. The end result however is a healthy beautiful smile. These issues, when left untreated, can lead to tooth loss, decay, gum disease, headaches, speech problems, and

Are you able to cope with stress effectively? We all have stress in our lives on occasion. For some, stress can be debilitating. Not only is stress being blamed for diseases such as heart disease, there is also evidence showing it’s link to gum disease. Stress can affect our sleep habits and damage teeth. During

7-5-16 “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Mother Teresa Smiling is contagious, attractive, friendly, healthy, and a universal sign of happiness. Did you know that media, movie stars, and even politicians practice their smiles? As a matter of fact, there are more than a dozen different types of

6-28-16 Do you know the importance of saliva? Its absence can be extremely uncomfortable. Saliva is necessary in digestion and cleaning the teeth. It helps us to chew and swallow. It protects our mouths from infection, sores, and bacteria! Understanding the importance of saliva makes it all that more frustrating when a person suffers from

Babies start teething around the age of 6 months and continue through the age of 3. A baby will have periods of tooth eruption preceded by teething. Symptoms can include more drooling than normal, mild sniffles, crankiness, and sore gums in the affected area. Sucking on a clean teething ring, a cool, wet washcloth, or

6-13-16 How many times has your dental professional asked you if you floss your teeth? Every time you go, right? Did you know that healthy gums can keep your heart healthy? The mouth is a gateway into the body. Bacteria can be found readily in the oral cavity. Once the bacteria penetrate into the blood

5-30-16 Tooth loss has serious consequences. Our goal as dental health care professionals are to restore a patient’s mouth before these consequences occur. Restoration includes restoring function, esthetics, speech, comfort, and maintaining health. When a tooth is lost, several things happen. Chewing function changes, speech is affected, esthetics change, teeth shift, and bone levels drop

Sleep Disorders are a growing problem in our society. It’s not uncommon for patients to describe trouble sleeping, excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, inability to sleep, and even stopping breathing during the night. Stopping breathing is our greatest concern. Sleep apnea can occur in anyone. During apnic events a person repeatedly stops and starts breathing during

Did you know that according to a study done by the CDC an estimated 50-70 million Americans have a sleep disorder? This seems to be a growing problem. Sleep is an important topic to all of us. Good health and well-being is dependent upon a good night’s sleep. Not getting enough quality sleep at the