Dentures
A denture is a removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues. There are two types of dentures available, including partial and complete dentures. Partial dentures are used when some...
View ArticleGuidelines for Flouride
Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency Proposed new guidelines for water systems using fluoridation to reduce their levels to 0.7mg/L(ppm), replacing the current...
View ArticleOral Health for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
We have all, at some point, known someone that is afflicted with some form of disability that enables them to perform, what we think are normal day to day activities, getting dressed or brushing our...
View ArticlePregnancy and Your Oral Health
Pregnancy is a time of anticipation and change. There are many obvious changes throughout a woman’s body during pregnancy, and some that are not. Pregnancy can cause some changes in your oral health if...
View ArticleAnxiety in the Dental Chair
Having dental anxiety does not mean that you should avoid going to the dentist and seeking regular dental care. Not only is it important for your teeth, but for your overall well-being. Avoiding dental...
View ArticleSame Day Crowns
If you’ve ever needed to have a permanent crown put on one of your teeth, you know it usually takes more than one appointment, more than one shot of Novocain and more than a little bit of patience....
View ArticleTooth Decay
Tooth decay is the single most common problem children suffer from. Once affected, the repercussions of a dental infection can be painful and humiliating at the same time. Although parents are often...
View ArticleOral Piercings: What you need to know…
Today, we live in a society where we all have the freedom to express ourselves in whichever way we choose, through clothing, body art, jewelry or piercings. One that is becoming more popular among our...
View ArticleHalitosis-Bad Breath
You’re at a family gathering, seeing cousins, aunts and uncles you haven’t seen for years. Everyone is excited to see you and greets you with hugs, but…., as conversations roll along they are giving...
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