Sep 11, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry, Dental Topics
Fun in the summer sun can cause unpleasant side effects such as cold sores and fever blisters. Brought on by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), cold sores and fever blisters are transmitted from person to person by saliva or by skin contact. With cold sores, you...
Nov 2, 2018 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry, Dental Topics
Gone are the days when chewing gum is considered poor etiquette. In today’s society, you can find people chewing gum in business meetings, church, and just about every other situation. With gum chewing so prevalent, you may have wondered what it’s doing to people’s...
Aug 22, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry, Dental Topics
You’re sitting in your dentist’s chair for your checkup, and you hear the dreaded words that you have a cavity. Is it really a cause for panic? Modern advances in equipment and methods may surprise you about what really happens when you get a filling. Let’s learn what...
Jun 22, 2019 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry, Dental Topics
A number of serious health problems like cancer are linked to smoking, but your oral health is also at risk from using tobacco. Your teeth can be severely stained, turning them yellow or brown, and your lips can become darker too. Smokers have a higher risk of tooth...
Nov 28, 2020 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry, Dental Topics
About 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, a long-term lung disease that causes swelling and narrowing of the airways. The condition has been linked to oral health, with patients having increased risk for cavities, gum problems, and bad breath. One of...
Jan 15, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry, Dental Topics
Brush and brush and brush, but you probably will not be able to get rid of all the plaque on your teeth. Even with regular brushing, some amount of plaque will build up on your teeth and turn into a hard substance called tartar. It simply can’t be removed without...
