Your smile can affect every area of your life, including your social life, romance, work, and especially your health. Aside from the positive responses that you typically receive from other people when you smile, studies indicate that smiling and laughing can have a positive impact on both your physical and mental health. Research shows that
read more The correlation between oral and systemic health is becoming well-established the more it is researched. One specific bacteria Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, is often found in the swollen, red, and tender gums of those with severe periodontitis. Nearly half of all adults aged 30 years and older have some form of periodontal disease. Additionally, it affects approximately
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read more Typically, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. However, your dentist may suggest taking an antibiotic before treatment to decrease the chance of an infection. This is called antibiotic prophylaxis. Everyone has bacteria in their mouth and during some dental treatments, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and can cause infection in other
read more Spring is traditionally a time of rejuvenation and rebirth. Although more than one million adults in the U.S. currently have braces, many more are interested in exploring the possibility of having their teeth straightened. Numerous adults who previously had orthodontics as children, now want to re-straighten their teeth, or are ready to do so to
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read more Almost everyone has some cavities. In fact, at least 90 percent of the population does, but it’s likely nobody wants another one. In its early stages, tooth decay doesn’t have any noticeable symptoms. Pain isn’t experienced until the condition advances and causes damage to the tooth’s nerve. A cavity left untreated can eventually cause severe
read more This year, use your creativity to make a fun Easter basket for the kids that won’t cause unwanted sugar highs and crashes, and just might make their dentist smile too. Instead of grabbing the usual assortment of sugary jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and eggs, consider helping your little ones enjoy the holiday with items that
read more After the loss of a tooth occurs, there are many important reasons to consider a dental implant. Certainly the ability to chew the foods you love, an attractive smile, and pleasant breath are all considerations. Additionally, an implant is easier to clean and care for than a bridge or dentures, it can prevent the shifting
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