My Blog - General and Cosmetic Dentist

TMD and Fibromyalgia Could Share Links in Chronic Pain
posted: Dec. 01, 2018.

Chronic pain can turn your life upside down. While there are a number of disorders that fit in this category, two of them—fibromyalgia and temporomandibular disorders (TMD)—can disrupt your Read more
Don't Let GERD Ruin Your Teeth's Health
posted: Nov. 21, 2018.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that can lead to a number of serious health problems. One of them, tooth erosion, could ruin your dental health. Your stomach Read more
In Today's NFL, Oral Hygiene Takes Center Stage
posted: Nov. 11, 2018.

Everyone knows that in the game of football, quarterbacks are looked up to as team leaders. That's why we're so pleased to see some NFL QB's setting great examples Read more
3 Factors That Could Affect the Success of a Root Canal Treatment
posted: Nov. 01, 2018.

A tooth with deep decay is in real peril. If the disease isn’t stopped, it can eventually infect the bone and greatly increase the risk of losing the tooth. Read more
Lip or Palate Clefts can be Effectively Repaired
posted: Oct. 22, 2018.

About one American baby in 700 is born with some form of lip or palate cleft—and the percentage is even higher in other parts of the world. At one Read more
Dental Implants can also Support Other Traditional Restorations
posted: Oct. 12, 2018.

If you’re thinking about getting dental implants, you’re in good company. Dentists have placed more than 3 million of these popular devices since their introduction in the early 1980s. But Read more
Julianne Hough Shares a Video - and a Song - After Wisdom Teeth Come Out
posted: Oct. 02, 2018.

Once upon a time, celebrities tried hard to maintain the appearance of red-carpet glamour at all times. That meant keeping the more mundane aspects of their lives out of Read more
3 Surprising Sugar Sources Your Baby Might be Consuming
posted: Sep. 22, 2018.

Tooth decay is an ever present danger for your baby’s developing teeth. It begins with disease-causing bacteria feasting on leftover sugar, producing high levels of oral acid that slowly Read more
It's National Gum Care Month - Take Care of Your Gums
posted: Sep. 12, 2018.

September is National Gum Care Month, an ideal time to talk about how to keep your gums healthy. Unfortunately, nearly half of adults have gum disease, which can damage Read more
What You Should Know About a Home Teeth Whitening Kit
posted: Sep. 02, 2018.

A relatively easy and inexpensive way to improve your smile is to whiten your teeth. In fact, you may even be able to do it yourself at home. Although Read more
Steely Dan Founder's Death Highlights Importance of Early Cancer Detection
posted: Aug. 23, 2018.

Fans of the legendary rock band Steely Dan received some sad news a few months ago: Co-founder Walter Becker died unexpectedly at the age of 67. The cause of Read more
Can't Afford Dental Implants? Consider Partial Dentures
posted: Aug. 13, 2018.

We’ve come a long way in our ability to restore missing teeth. Today’s top choice is dental implants, prized not only for their close resemblance to real teeth but Read more
3 Tips to Making Mealtime Easier During TMD Flare-Ups
posted: Aug. 03, 2018.

If you suffer from a temporomandibular (“jaw joint”) pain disorder (TMD), you know any activity involving jaw movement can be uncomfortable. That includes eating. But avoiding eating isn’t an option—which Read more
Take These Actions to Make Your Child More Comfortable During Teething
posted: Jul. 24, 2018.

Teething is an important phase in your baby's dental maturity. During the approximate two-year process, they will acquire their first set of teeth. It can also be an unpleasant two Read more
Fifth Harmony's Camila Cabello Chips a Tooth, but Concert Still "Worth It"
posted: Jul. 14, 2018.

Everyone loves a concert where there's plenty of audience participation… until it starts to get out of hand.Â Recently, the platinum-selling band Fifth Harmony was playing to a packed house Read more
What's So Special About Dental Implants?
posted: Jul. 04, 2018.

Probably a day doesn’t go by that you don’t encounter advertising for dental implants. And for good reason: implants have taken the world of dentistry by storm. Since their inception Read more