With summertime in full effect, our sweet tooth has kicked into high gear, craving all of the tasty sweet treats like popsicles and ice cream we can get our hands on in this heat. When it comes to those delicious deserts, however much relief that bring from the blistering sun, the damage they could do to our teeth might be…
We all have heard about the possibility of a dry socket after a wisdom tooth extraction. Along with the rewards of removal, there are also a very small number of risks – a dry socket being one of them. Did you know, however, the dry sockets only occur in less than 5% of all tooth extraction patients? The number is very…
It seems like all the rage in today’s health and wellness world is the use of essential oils. They say that these oils can promote health and aid many ailments all over the body – but did you know there are oils that can additionally help your teeth? We’ve comprised a list of 4 popular essential oils that not only…
They say you’re never fully dressed without a smile. But what happens when you’re unhappy with the way your smile looks? It’s like getting getting ready, day to day, in an outfit you don’t like and are uncomfortable with. Whether you are unhappy with the color of your teeth, the alignment, or the shape, there are various prosthodontic options that can…
Did you know almost 30 million people in the United States alone have diabetes? Thats almost 10% of the population. It affects a range of health aspects for people suffering from this condition, one of which being their dental health. Since diabetes raises a persons blood sugar, the implications of this can take a negative toll on multiple parts of…
Going to the dentist and recieving different kinds of care are some of the most common phobias in the United States. Estimates say that nearly 40,000,000 American adults do not see their dentist regularly due to the fear and anxiety they feel towards seeing the dentist. Staggering, right? Fortunately, not all trips to the dentist need to be big, scary…
The ADA (American Dental Association) has announced their support of H.R 1662 – a bill that would make Veteran facilities smoke free.
So you have a new mouth full of metal brackets – now what? The adjustment period can be daunting, but none the less important to stay on top of! So how can you take care of your teeth with braces on to the best of your ability?
There are many dental procedures that are less known and hard to pronounce – arthrocentesis being one of them. But as complicated as it might be to say- this minor procedure is actually pretty straightforward.
When having any kind of medical procedure done, it’s important to plan ahead. How long will you need to pause your day-to-day life for this procedure? What is the down town time, and will you be able to drive yourself home? Before asking your significant other or roommate for a ride after your appointment, we’ve comprised a list of procedures…
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