Have you been putting off going to the dentist because of a fear of contracting COVID-19? Many people put off routine dental exams during the COVID-19 pandemic due to fears of developing the illness, even after dental providers were allowed to reopen. We understand the concerns you may have regarding […]
General Dentistry
One of the most common ways people crack their permanent teeth, break fillings or damage their dental restorations is by using their teeth as tools. You may be one of the people we are talking about, and you may not even realize you’re at risk for damaging your teeth until […]
Tooth Trauma Dental trauma can happen to anyone. Car accidents, sports, falls and even crunching away on your favorite food can all cause dental trauma. But no matter the cause, if you experience dental trauma, you have a better chance of potentially keeping your tooth if you act fast and […]
Is bigger actually better? Maybe when it comes to some things, right? “Big Gulp” beverages, bigger vehicles and bigger TVs have their benefits— you get more. But is everything that’s bigger better? What about when it comes to choosing health or dental care? Do you want a big, corporate chain […]
Have you heard the expression “tongue tied?” While the phrase often describes stumbling over words or an unwillingness to speak, being tongue tied is more than just a phrase. It’s actually a physical condition. Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia or posterior tongue tie, develops when the band of tissue […]
Summer has finally arrived, and with it comes fun times spent outdoors in the sunshine! While it’s always beautiful here year round, the summer is special. Kids are out of school, beaches are full of people, and summer sports are in full swing. But summer also means it’s time to […]
While World No Tobacco Day came and went May 21, the message behind this important global holiday remains. Tobacco-related deaths continue to increase around the planet, and so too do the negative effects of tobacco on our health. From firsthand, secondhand and even thirdhand illnesses, tobacco smoking and chewing […]
Our teeth are pretty interesting, aren’t they? They’re covered in enamel, which, though irreplaceable, is the strongest substance in the entire body. They’re strong enough to apply 200 pounds of pressure (that’s more than most of us can bench-press) and they’re apparently used for a laundry list of other things […]
In recent months, we as a nation have grappled with deciding what is considered an essential business versus a non-essential business. While some businesses surprisingly made the cut (liquor stores in some communities were deemed essential), others, just as surprisingly, did not (dental clinics across the country were deemed […]
While researchers race around the clock to find a cure or develop a vaccine for COVID-19, many around the world are left wondering what they can do to reduce their risk of catching and spreading the deadly illness. While we know that maintaining appropriate distance from others, washing our hands […]