The prevalence of gum disease comes as a surprise to many. According to the CDC, nearly half of those over 30 years old have gum disease, and that number only increases as people grow older. The commonness of gum disease is even more shocking and unfortunate considering that the condition is completely avoidable. Thankfully, gum …
The impact of missing teeth is more significant than most people acknowledge. From negatively impacting your confidence to causing other teeth to shift to making enjoying certain foods challenging, missing teeth are a big deal to your overall health and wellbeing, both physically and mentally. To correct current issues and prevent further damage from occurring, …
Also known as periodontitis, gum disease is a condition that sounds self-descriptive but often is somewhat of a mystery to the average person. Contrary to the ambiguous name, gum disease does not encompass all conditions that affect the gums; rather, it is a bacterial infection of the gums and the bone beneath them. To help …
Over 50% of American adults have gum disease – an infection below the gum line. Gum disease is linked to several health problems – from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and pre-term babies – but only a small percentage of these adults get the treatment they need. Traditional gum disease treatment options involve cutting the gum …
Your pearly whites are the key to your confidence. When you flash a smile, it lights up the room. Your toothy grin speaks volumes about your personality. You may be wondering why we opened an article about restorative dentistry with a list of cliches. Lean in close, and we’ll let you in on a secret—they’re …
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For some, the dentist is more than just a place to embrace clean teeth and oral health; it’s a place that makes them exceptionally anxious and even scared. In fact, having a fear of the dentist—to varying degrees—is relatively common. Those who struggle with these feelings of anxiety and fear should not go without proper …
Snoring. It’s the bane of some couple’s relationship, the butt of jokes in sitcoms, and, most importantly, an issue experienced by a tremendous amount of people. Despite its prevalence, there is quite a bit of confusion surrounding the topic of snoring. What causes it? At what point is it a serious medical concern? How can …
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Teeth are the often-overlooked hero of the body. If they are damaged, missing, or otherwise not able to perform properly, your quality of life can take quite the blow. Even if your damaged or missing teeth don’t significantly hinder you functionally, the effect they can have on your appearance may impact your self-confidence. Thankfully, there …
Now is an exciting time in the world of dentistry. With new techniques and technologies making dentistry more efficient, more comfortable, and just better, it’s never been a better time to be a dentist or a patient! Some of the biggest advancements have been made in cosmetic dentistry, making cosmetic procedures more popular than ever. …
Is it time to get up already? It feels like you laid down moments ago, only to toss and turn all night with very little real sleep. Now, your alarm is telling you to rise and shine because you have a full sleep-deprived day ahead of you. The thought of facing the day and going …