Warning! Smoking Can Wreck Your Dental Implants!
If you smoke or are thinking about starting, a warning — your dental implants are more likely to fail when you smoke, leading to potentially serious health problems. According to a recent study published by the National Institutes of Health, smoking can have a very...
Delaying The Dentist Out Of Fear? Not Needed…
There are many fears in modern life, but few are as universal as dental dread. Fear of the dental chair is as widespread as it is dangerous, yet it is rarely recognized as a threat to human health. The fact that dental health and overall health are closely linked has...
Why Bleeding Gums May Not Mean Gum Disease
Suddenly spotting blood on your toothbrush or dental floss is enough to startle anyone, but there’s no need to panic. Although bleeding gums can be a symptom of gingivitis or gum disease, there are several other possible causes far less worrying. New Toothbrush...
A TMJD Primer: Make It Better!
Do you experience jaw pain on a regular basis? Have you been told you may have TMJD? In this post we’re going to lay out the facts, and help you proactively minimize your pain. What Is TMJD? TMJD stands for TemporoMandibular Joint Disorder. It’s a...