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Your dental health is most important to us. Above everything else, we want you to be a healthy individual with a smile you can depend on and be proud of for the rest of your life. Our philosophy is simple. A patient with healthy teeth is a healthier and happier person.
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Health Risks of OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious condition. Left untreated, it can lead to a host of health issues—negatively affecting the body and mind. High Blood Pressure Oxygen levels in the body drop due to sleep apnea. When oxygen remains low, adrenaline levels...
Protecting Your Smile and Your Baby
The Importance of Dental Care During Pregnancy Pregnancy is a beautiful and transformative journey for expectant mothers, filled with excitement and anticipation. Amidst the joy, it's crucial to prioritize maternal health, and that includes dental care. Surprisingly,...
Shedding Light on Oral Cancer
April marks Oral Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about a disease that often flies under the radar. While discussions about cancer often revolve around more commonly known types like breast or lung cancer, oral cancer deserves its...
The Heart of the Matter – How Dental Health Impacts Heart Health
February is not just about Valentine's Day; it's also American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about heart health and take steps towards a healthier lifestyle. As a dental practice committed to overall well-being, we understand the intimate connection between...
Brushing and Flossing and Still Getting Cavities
Maintaining good oral hygiene through regular brushing and flossing is a fundamental step towards preventing cavities. However, even those dedicated to their dental care routine may find themselves grappling with cavities. In this article, we'll explore the reasons...
Protect Your Smile: Preventing and Treating Broken Teeth
Your smile is one of your most valuable assets, and taking care of your teeth goes beyond regular brushing and flossing. Sometimes, the foods we consume can pose a threat to our dental health, leading to unexpected tooth breakage or damage. While accidents can happen,...
10 Tips for Dealing with Sensitive Teeth
Dealing with sensitive teeth can be an uncomfortable and sometimes painful experience. Whether it's a sharp twinge while sipping a hot beverage or a dull ache when biting into something cold, sensitive teeth can be a nuisance. However, there are ways to manage and...
Sleep Dentistry and the Advantages of Sleep Appliances: Spotlight on Silent Nite
Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and well-being. However, for many individuals, sleep disorders such as sleep apnea can severely impact the quality of their rest and lead to various health issues. Sleep dentistry, also known as dental sleep...
The Hidden Dangers of Vaping
Unveiling the Risks and HarmVaping, initially introduced as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, has gained immense popularity over the past decade, especially among the younger population. However, what was once seen as a harmless trend has since emerged as a...
The Link Between Diabetes and Dental Health: Why Your Dentist Might Suspect Diabetes
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, and it's no secret that our oral health reflects our overall health. One condition that has a significant impact on dental health is diabetes. Diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and can have...
Mouth Guards
An Essential Piece of Equipment for AthletesAs an athlete, protecting your body from injury is a top priority. Whether you're playing contact sports or engaging in high-impact activities, you're always at risk of sustaining an injury. However, you might not realize...
Healthy Food Choices for Healthy Smiles
Keep Maintain your Healthy SmileEveryone knows that sugary foods and drinks can cause tooth decay. But there are other types of foods to watch out for, as well as many dietary choices that can improve oral health. Diet Choices for Good HealthEarly in life, calcium and...
Missing Teeth
A Threat to Confidence…and Health With the loss of one or more teeth, there may be more at stake than just your smile. Missing teeth may not only lower confidence…they may also contribute to other health problems. With so many options for patients with missing teeth,...
Children’s Dental Health
All children share certain things in common—a love of pizza, for example. But let’s face it: Your child is unique. You know it…and we know it! Your child is not just a number in our practice—we know our patients well and we pride ourselves on caring for each of them...
Oral Cancer Facts
This year nearly 54,000 people in America will be newly diagnosed with oral cancer — that's 147 people every day. Yet even though it causes over 9,750 deaths a year—or about one person per hour—oral cancer awareness in the U.S. remains low. Although smoking and...
Don’t ignore Dry Mouth
It can range from being annoying to downright uncomfortable— but if left untreated, dry mouth can actually do dental damage. Let's look at some of the facts about dry mouth. Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is simply reduced saliva flow, and it is common among older adults. ...
Periodontal Health – What it means to your dental and overall health
Our dental team is committed to staying abreast of the current dental research in the interest of good health. We wish our patients to be aware of the most current research regarding periodontal health, heart disease, pulmonary infections, diabetes, chronic infections...
Can you just pull all of my teeth?
This is a question I hear from time to time in my practice, and it saddens me when I know there are better options that would add to the quality of life for my patient. The assumption many people make is that pulling their teeth will eliminate all of their problems...