According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) nearly half of American adults (47.2 percent) aged 30 and older have periodontal disease, otherwise known as gum disease. For adults 65 … read more
The Hidden Dangers of Teeth Grinding
Have you ever woken up with a sore jaw or a headache? You might be grinding your teeth at night, and not even know it. In addition to a painful … read more
What Constitutes A Dental Emergency?
Some dental emergencies are more obvious than others: bleeding from the mouth, a tooth that got knocked out, or a toothache severe enough to make you want to pull it … read more
Are Needles In The Dental Office Becoming A Thing Of The Past?
If you blanch at the thought of getting a shot at the dentist, you’re not alone: as many as 20 million Americans are afraid of needles. In fact, this fear … read more
Question: I Haven’t Been To The Dentist In 10 Years! What Can I Expect?
It just happens: you wake up one morning and realize you haven’t been to the dentist in 2, 5, 10 years. Don’t be ashamed: this is more common than you … read more
How Oral Health Can Identify Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are an incredibly common illness that affects all walks of life regardless of age, gender, race, geographic location or socioeconomic status. In fact, the American Dental Association and … read more
What Are Cleft Lips and Cleft Palates?
Cleft lips and palates are among the most common oral and facial malfunction that can occur pregnancy, typically during the 2nd or 3rd months of development. So, how does it … read more
Question: Do I Need To Take Antibiotics Before Dental Procedures If I Have A Heart Condition?
If you have a heart condition, you may have heard that in some rare circumstances, antibiotics should be taken before you have a dental procedure. Chances are, however, you won’t … read more
What’s Going On When My Hygienist Does A Cancer Check?
During your regular dental exam, you hygienist might have mentioned that he or she is going to do a quick oral cancer check. So, you lift up your tongue, and … read more
Get To Know Your Teeth: Incisors
We started with the backmost teeth in our last Get To Know Your Teeth post, now let’s go to the frontmost teeth: the incisors. Each of us has eight incisors, … read more
