Is Flossing Really Important?
Just about every time you visit your dentist, you hear the question: “Have you been flossing regularly?” You brush your teeth twice a day, so surely flossing can’t be that important. Or is it? The American Dental Association says that it is, your dentist says that it is, so what’s the story? When you use […]
Is Invisalign® Better Than Braces?
Is Invisalign® Better Than Braces? Whether you are a teenager or an adult, you want a straight, healthy smile. But we aren’t all genetically designed for straight teeth and sometimes injuries can cause misaligned teeth. There are two basic options for straightening teeth: traditional metal braces or Invisalign® plastic appliances. Both do a good job, […]
Is My Dental Procedure Covered Under My HSA?
Many people are finding that having an HSA (health savings account) not only helps keep medical costs lower but is advantageous at tax-time, too. The trick is knowing what is—and what isn’t—an allowable deduction. But before we go there, let’s review exactly what an HSA is and how it works. A health savings account combines […]
Sleep Apnea: Can A Dental Mouthpiece Be The Answer?
What is sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes cessation of or shallow breathing during sleep. Shallow breaths or a pause in breathing is frequently followed by a gasp or a snort and is sometimes accompanied by snoring. Very often, the person suffering from sleep apnea is unaware of the condition, since […]
The Risks of Periodontal Disease
You may be among the nearly fifty percent of adults in The United States that suffer from some form of periodontal disease. The disease ranges from mild inflammation to severe tissue and bone involvement. In the worst cases, people lose their teeth. Whether your condition is cured or not depends almost entirely on how you […]
Are Dental Implants Right For You?
Dental implantation is a science that has been around for about a quarter-century. The process, though, is as much about experience and artistic talent as it is science. That’s because you will want the resulting tooth to look as natural as possible, and that takes a good eye and lots of practice. When teeth are […]
Teeth Whitening Options
According to the American Association of Orthodontists, nearly 90% of patients request tooth whitening. That’s a lot of people who are conscientious about their smile. If you are among those who wonder if your teeth could be brighter, here are six things you should know. There are a number of reasons that your teeth may […]
Benefits of Fluoride
From the time your baby’s first teeth appear, their teeth should be brushed. Infants can have their teeth brushed with a soft brush designed for babies and plain water. No toothpaste is necessary and in fact, should be avoided until the child reaches the age of one (and some research says two). This is because […]
Dental care during рrеgnаnсу
Since 2006, dental care for pregnant patients has been considered safe, effective, and recommended. Before then, mostly due to lack of accurate information, women who were pregnant avoided dental procedures and many dental professionals avoided treating pregnant patients. But in 2006, guidelines were changed to promote dental care for pregnant women. If at all possible, […]
At what age should I bring my children to the dentist?
As summer approaches and many people anxiously await new family members, we thought now would be a good time to bring up something that often comes as a surprise to many new parents. When should their child start going to the dentist? Normally, the first teeth to erupt are the lower front teeth (incisors). This […]