When facing any dental treatment, such as dental implant placement, patients often ask when they’ll be able to resume their normal routines, including their typical work schedule. Unfortunately, there’s not one single answer to this question. A number of factors come into play, but on...
Patients who wear braces likely are visiting the orthodontist every few weeks for adjustments. As such, they may feel that routine dental appointments are not necessary during their orthodontic treatment, but that conclusion is incorrect. Dental checkups and cleanings are just as important while you...
While tooth decay prevention is the best treatment you can give yourself, even the most vigilant person may be told they have a cavity. Our holistic dentist will review what this means to you and provide the treatment that offers the maximum protection against further...
Most children do not look forward to the prospect of a visit to the family dentist for a check-up. So how difficult is it going to be if the child has a toothache or has already been given the news that a cavity needs to...
When we’re young retirement seems like an eternity away, but time passes quickly, and before you know it you’re entering that special time where work is in the past and enjoying the fruits of your labor is at hand. One thing you can do to...
For thousands of people throughout the United States, receiving porcelain veneers is a life-changing experience. These cosmetic enhancements can turn any flawed smile into a visually attractive work of art. Veneers are incredibly resistant to staining because porcelain, unlike the mineralized structure of teeth, does...
If you have heard of Invisalign, the fact that this teeth-straightening method is clear and discreet likely appeals to you. Invisalign is quite different from traditional orthodontia yet can deliver virtually the same results by aligning teeth to healthier positions. Like traditional braces, Invisalign can...
Do you wonder if sleep apnea is a problem that will eventually correct itself? Sleep apnea can occur from time to time if a person drinks right before bed or takes certain medications, however this common sleep disorder normally does not go away on its...
The onset of gingivitis, the early stage of gum disease, is often due to negligent or improper oral hygiene care, skipping dental appointments intended to clean and examine teeth for problems, tobacco use, and overall poor health choices. There are signs to indicate it is...
Tooth loss can impact your ability to speak clearly, discourage smiling, and most devastatingly can interfere with eating the foods we love. Dental implants are the closest substitute for our biological teeth, and make talking, smiling, and eating enjoyable once again. Tooth loss can occur for...