Are you familiar with root canals? Root canals are common treatments in dentistry, but they are only typically needed if serious damage has taken place in your mouth. If you have sustained any pulp damage, it is important to remove the pulp with a root canal therapy. Dental erosion and cavities can eventually lead to root canals. If a cavity…
Your toothbrush is a huge part of taking care of your teeth. But in order for it to do its job, you need to take care of your toothbrush! (1) Make sure that you are the only one who uses your toothbrush, and that you only use it for brushing your teeth. Toothbrush sharing is incredibly dangerous to your oral…
Sleep apnea could be the cause of your poor sleeping habits. However, it is hard to diagnose as we are asleep when the issues often arise. For a detailed diagnosis to check for sleep apnea, visit our office for a in-depth examination. Sleep apnea is most commonly found in males over the age of 40. Genetics can also play a…
You may think that after many months, or perhaps two years, you will be done straightening your teeth when your braces are removed. That’s only partly true. Yes, you will have a great deal of hardware off your teeth and off your mind. But, while your braces have done the hard work of moving your teeth into their new alignments,…
As you probably know, there are several things you need to do if you’re interested in enjoying a healthy lifestyle. For instance, you probably know that exercising and following a healthy diet are important—but did you know that the health of your gums can affect your overall health? In fact, keeping your gums healthy is a vital part of protecting…