Choose a Pediatric Dentist for Your Child's Smile
If you have a little one in the house, you probably know how difficult it can be to get him or her excited about dental care. One great way to do so is to ensure that your child likes his or her toothbrush. It might seem simple, but a child who likes a toothbrush will be a lot more likely to use it regularly without a fuss. These are a few things that parents can do to help their children want to use their toothbrushes as much as possible. Read More»
Do you or your partner snore loudly? If so, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that more than 37 million Americans snore regularly, and about half of those do so because of a more serious condition called sleep apnea.
What Is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is the involuntary cessation of breathing while a person is sleeping. Sufferers of sleep apnea may stop breathing hundreds of times each night, and serious health problems can result. Read More»
If you have never had a dental crown put in your mouth before, you likely have no idea what to expect. This can be scary because you will go into the dentist office feeling nervous and unprepared. However, dental crowns are very routine, and you really have no need to fear. The process won’t take long, and if you are super nervous, most dentists will allow you to use nitrous oxide or “ Read More»
Everyone’s familiar with the crude caricature of dentists as portrayed in old movies and cartoons: a sadistic mad scientist wielding a sharp dental pick and a pair of pliers. However, with the amazing new tools and technology available to dentists, the days of crude dentistry are long gone. Through the use of electronic technologies such as laser machines, complex dental procedures are increasingly painless and noninvasive. In fact, dentists may soon be able to regrow your teeth from scratch by using laser-induced stem cell therapy. Read More»
Dental implants are a great way to reclaim your smile if you have lost teeth due to accidents or decay. However, once the implants are installed, you can get infections in and around them. Responding quickly to any oral infection is critical, but if you have an infection around an implant, you need to respond even faster to get the situation under control.
Here is a look at a few common infections and how to treat them: Read More»
