Are you aware of the damage that you could be doing to your smile while you sleep? A common oral health condition that can arise while you sleep is known as bruxism. Bruxism occurs when you grind your teeth unconsciously, and although it can occur when you may be awake, it is most often a… Read more »
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A Key to Oral Health Success: Aging and Dental Health
If you have not already done so, visit your dentist to learn new tricks needed to enhance your oral health. This includes taking the necessary steps to make sure your teeth are free of any bacteria or cavities that can plague your smile. In order to ensure your smile is efficiently progressing, always seek out… Read more »
Advice About Root Canals
Root canals are treatments designed to protect your teeth after the pulp of a tooth has been damaged due to an injury or infection. The pulp is a soft tissue inside a tooth that contains the life force of the tooth, including the nerves, connective tissues, and blood vessels. If it becomes diseased or infected,… Read more »
Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a well-documented, yet often undetected sleep disorder in which your breathing patterns are interrupted while you sleep. If left untreated, sleep apnea can pose serious health risks. Be advised, there are numerous risk factors that can influence your risk for sleep apnea, as genetics play a heavy role in its existence. Listed… Read more »
Can Your Teeth Develop Cavities with You Knowing about Them?
Can your teeth develop cavities with you knowing about them? Often, cavities form before we can feel their effects, thus making it too late to prevent them from damaging your enamel. However, with dental fillings such as dental composites and dental amalgams, cavities can be treated and removed. Listed below are a few spectacular benefits… Read more »
Safety Guidelines for Terrific Teeth
The top safety guidelines for terrific teeth all start the same way. Given our daily food diets, no matter how old you are, oral health hygiene is important. Brushing and flossing daily is a key staple in ensuring you do not fall victim to tooth decay or gum disease. There are also a few risks… Read more »
Lost Filling: What You Should Know
If you’ve ever experienced a dental emergency, you understand that they can be stressful. But if you understand what you should do during an emergency, you will be able to reduce the amount of stress you experience. With this in mind, do you know what you should do if a filling falls out? Your filling… Read more »
Creating a Healthy Smile
Dr. and our team in , , have some tips for you to create a healthy smile. Even if you brush and floss diligently, there are some things you can do to protect your oral health by preventing tooth decay and gum disease. Dry Mouth The first line of defense in your mouth is your… Read more »
Be the Boss with Dental Floss
Most people begin flossing around a young age. However, children often tend to leave out details and simply rake the floss in between teeth until satisfied. If no dentist or parent was there to correct them, this pattern may have followed them into adulthood. It’s ok if you have been flossing wrong for years because… Read more »
Brighten Your Smile with Opalescence Teeth Whitening
Is your smile ready for the upcoming holiday season? As you know, periodic professional dental cleanings and checkups keep your smile healthy and bright, but you may consider going the extra mile with your smile by whitening your pearly whites. At our office, Dr. Lara Perry offers both in-office and at-home whitening for your convenience. Our… Read more »
