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Dental Health

It seems counter-intuitive to brush teeth if the gums are bleeding. After all, they will bleed even more if brushed!
 Blood in the gums means that plaque has built up around the teeth. The plaque hardens into a calcified material that irritates gum tissue and can cause bleeding. First line of defense Floss between the teeth, below the gums and along the gum line to remove as much...

For decades, fluoride has been used in the United States to ensure good dental health and shining smiles. Fluoride is a vital component in maintaining strong teeth and dental fluoride is a concentrated form, applied by dental professionals. Although most Americans know that fluoride plays a role in preventing tooth decay, you may have questions about fluoride treatments from your dentist. What is Fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral...

When we think about osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become less dense and are more likely to fracture, we tend to think about broken hips and wrists, not dental health. However, oral health and osteoporosis are linked. This disease can affect tooth loss, the strength of the jaw line and the success of dental implant procedures. An Overview of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis occurs naturally over time and affects...

While other cancers such as breast cancer, lung cancer and even colon cancer receive a large amount of attention, oral cancer is a disease that can radically alter a patient's life. It tends to have one of the higher mortality rates when left unchecked, which means regular mouth cancer exams play a vital part in long-term patient survival. As a dentist, we offer oral examinations of the...

Taking care of your teeth enables you to keep them and lets you enjoy a healthy smile longer. There are a number of foods that will hurt your teeth, and soda has to be one of the worst of them. Drinking soda has become a favorite drink of many Americans, and that is why so many have soda cavities. Why Soda Is So Bad for Your Teeth Soft...

We've all suffered through that killer headache, but did you ever wonder how that pain in your head could be linked to problems in your mouth? There can be a strong correlation between headaches and teeth. In other words, your headache just may be a dental problem in disguise. Most people would never think to associate the two, but these examples show the connection. Sleep Grinder Alert Take...

Tooth sensitivity can range from a minor irritation when eating certain foods to something that is constantly painful. What many people don't realize is that there are multiple options for treating tooth sensitivity that don't involve avoiding hot or cold food, acidic food, or sweets. In a healthy mouth, the teeth are protected by enamel above the gum line, and cementum under the gum line. These...

Being covered by two dental insurance plans means that you are fortunate enough to have what is known as dual coverage. This does not mean that your coverage is doubled; it simply means that your dentist insurance providers will work together to coordinate your benefits You will likely receive lower out-of-pocket expenses pertaining to your dental care – a huge plus. When you find the right dentist...

There are so many things that I love about being a dentist.  The best without a doubt is the privilege of being involved in the lives of my patients.  I especially love to help them with their interests when I can. I want to introduce you to two of my patients, Zach and Gwen Griffith.  They have always worked very hard and are now working hard...