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Athletes in contact sports are at a higher risk of suffering sports-related injuries and oral trauma. Wearing a quality mouth guard during practices and games is one critical way to avoid dental damage. Some athletes find substandard mouth guards uncomfortable and sometimes choose not to use them in critical moments. Should you suffer a severe… Read more »
If you work in a career field that calls for a significant amount of face to face interaction with clients and coworkers, then you know how important your appearance is. A bright smile can convey confidence and help give you an extra edge. If stains form on your teeth, your dull and unsightly smile can… Read more »
Do you ever suffer from sleep apnea? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that is characterized by irregular breathing patterns while you sleep. This can be caused by lack of oxygen in your airways or even failed signals instructing your body to breathe while asleep. Some of the potential risks that sleep apnea can… Read more »
You may know that brushing and flossing are extremely important parts of your teeth maintenance. You probably also know that you should schedule regular appointments with our team. While this will help you keep your teeth clean, other issues can also impact your oral health. For instance, have you heard that acid reflux might actually… Read more »
Gum disease and long-term problems with tooth decay can significantly increase your chances of suffering tooth loss. This is even more likely to be a problem if you have a history of avoiding your regular dental checkup. When multiple teeth are lost and the roots of the existing teeth have been compromised, there might be… Read more »
Suffering a blow to the face, dental accident or other severe oral trauma can sometimes knock a tooth out of its socket. In some cases, Dr. can treat the tooth with a root canal. In an extreme case where the root or socket of the tooth has been severely compromised, Dr. might recommend completely extracting… Read more »
Multiple teeth lost in one area of your mouth can severely impair the function of your mouth and have a negative effect on your quality of life. At , your dentist, Dr. , has several different restorative dental treatments that can address a problem like this. One of the least invasive treatments is to simply… Read more »
While a filling is meant to last a long time, no filling is impervious to the passage of time and the pervasive bacteria living in your mouth. Inconsistencies in your daily oral hygiene routine bolster the bacteria and increase their opportunities to attack a filling and the surrounding tooth enamel. While some fillings might give… Read more »
If you’ve had multiple teeth knocked out or lost to tooth decay in one area of your mouth, it can significantly impair the function of your mouth. Rather than learning to live with the problem by focusing on chewing with the other side of your mouth, your dentist, Dr. , can furnish you with a… Read more »
Were you an oral health care superstar last year? Did you improve your oral health, or increase your daily hygiene habits to optimum levels? Although it is important to do your daily routines for your oral health, there are plenty more things you can do or avoid to keep your teeth at their best. To… Read more »