Before your next regularly scheduled dental appointment make a list of any questions that you may have for both the dentist and for the hygienist. For instance, are you doing everything you can to maintain your oral health between visits to the office? Besides brushing and flossing every day the foods that you eat and [...]
Most patients who suffer the effects of gum disease can benefit from using a prescription formula toothpaste. One of the symptoms associated with periodontitis is an increased level of tooth sensitivity due to receding gum tissue or the deterioration of the protective coating of tooth enamel. A toothpaste that is prescribed by your dentist will [...]
The correlation between oral and physical health has become more and more evident over the last several years. Surveys have supported the conclusion that people who suffer from various medical conditions also have a tendency for dental health issues. The connection between diabetes and gum disease is a prime example. Periodontitis is the advanced stage [...]
The fact that we are going through the aging process doesn’t necessarily mean that that we will have more dental health issues. The longer we live however, the more apt we are to face a medical condition that will require a medication that could cause side effects, some of which could influence our oral health. [...]
More than a little bleeding, severe pain or the threat of infection. Any one of these scenarios alone constitutes a dental emergency. Because most emergencies situations seem to happen at odd hours of the day or night, it is important for your family to have a dental home that you can rely on to be [...]