If we asked people on the street whether they think men or women have more oral health issues, the responses would probably be fairly split. After all, what does our gender have to do with our teeth? Apparently, at least a little bit. While there’s nothing intrinsically different about our teeth or the way we …
Pregnancy can be such a wonderful experience, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t also a time of discomfort. You often feel tired, especially in the first trimester and late into the third trimester. Your moods can change quickly and suddenly. In addition to these emotional and mental changes, pregnancy brings about many physical changes, too… …
First, let’s talk a little bit about each procedure in case you aren’t that familiar with them: Dental Bridges A dental bridge is a custom-made tooth (or teeth) that attaches to the surrounding teeth and fills the space where you had one or more teeth missing. A bridge can actually help you keep the natural …
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If you have kids, you know that a big part of your job is making sure they’re learning the skills and information they need to get ahead in life. This job never seems to end; you have to make sure they learn how to read, how to eat a healthy diet, and of course, how …
Three Oral Habits in Children That Can Lead to Future Dental Issues Read More »
Did the title of this blog post make you do a double take? We get it. No one really ever talks about how dental cavities can spread from one person to another, but they absolutely can! A proper oral health routine that includes brushing twice a day for at least two minutes each time and …
We absolutely love doing smile makeovers for patients who feel insecure about their smile due to chips, missing teeth, discoloration, or unwanted gaps. It is such a gift to be able to watch them walk out our doors with a beaming smile that they’re confident about after getting a porcelain crown or veneers. It can …
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Ankloglossia, also know as tongue tie, is a congenital condition that inhibits the proper function of the tongue as early as infancy. The lingual frenum is a ligament that is an artifact that is supposed to be removed by apoptosis, programmed cell death, when an infant is in the womb growing, however, it is not …
Frenectomy AKA Tongue Tie Release: Why do it & Who needs it? Read More »