10
Oct
How COVID-19 Complications Can Start in the Mouth
Ever since COVID-19 reached the United States in late 2019, researchers have been trying to learn as much as possible about this novel coronavirus, as well as the new variants. There are a number of studies that suggest the SARS-CoV-2 virus travels through the air on resp...
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10
Oct
The Importance of Dental Care for Patients with Chronic Pain
Do you have chronic back pain with no apparent cause? Did you know that your chronic pain could actually be related to your oral health? Unfortunately, many people with chronic back pain tend to avoid going to the dentist because sitting in the dental chair can make their back...
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10
Oct
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Oral Health
If you have been following our blog for awhile, then you probably know that your oral and overall health are closely related, and that problems with one can cause problems with the other. Since your oral and overall health are so closely related, it is important to discus...
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10
Oct
Signs a Filling Needs to be Replaced
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, American adults from ages 20-34 years have an average of 4 dental fillings. They also note that the number of dental fillings increases with age as adults from the ages of 35-49 years have an average...
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10
Oct
The Top 5 Teeth Whitening Mistakes
Many people wished they had whiter teeth. In fact, when the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry surveyed people on what they’d like to change about their smile, most people said they wanted whiter teeth. The American Association of Orthodontics also reported that 90% o...
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10
Oct
The Facts on Plaque
How much do you really know about plaque? Despite the fact that you’ve probably heard your dentist mention plaque numerous times, you may or may not have a firm understanding of what plaque actually is and how it affects your oral health. While most people know that plaqu...
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10
Oct
How Swimming Can Affect Your Oral Health
There are many things that can affect your oral health. Even things that you wouldn't think could affect your oral health can, in fact, have an effect. Swimming is one of these things. Swimming is a great form of exercise and is often a welcomed recreational activity when...
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10
Oct
5 Things a Dental Crown Can Fix
Despite their name, dental crowns are not only for royalty. Nevertheless, dental crowns can make your smile look as glamorous as royalty. A dental crown is a hollow cap made to fit over the top of an existing tooth. The outside of the crown is sculpted and polished so that it r...
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10
Oct
5 Reasons Why Your Gums Are Bleeding
Noticing that your gums are bleeding after you brush or floss can be quite alarming, not to mention disgusting. No matter how good your teeth look, bleeding gums can very quickly take your smile from beautiful to horrific. Bleeding gums can also indicate possible issues w...
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10
Oct
Do Veneers Ruin Your Teeth?
Many people looking for a total smile makeover select veneers as their cosmetic treatment of choice. In fact, veneers are the second most commonly performed cosmetic procedure, just barely behind teeth whitening. Veneers are thin tooth-shaped shells that are cemented onto...
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