Gum disease is the leading cause of adult tooth loss in the U.S. As devastating as that is, it can be even worse. In the mouth, early stage periodontal (gum) disease causes gums to bleed when brushing, bad breath and gum tenderness. As the disease progresses, gums turn red and… Read More…
We occasionally see patients who have been advised by their surgeons to have their gum health checked prior to surgery. This proactive measure is to reduce risk factors that could complicate surgical outcome. But, what does your smile have to do with a hip joint replacement? Or, any surgery for… Read More…
Dental implants are one of the most successful of all implant-in-bone procedures, over 94%. One of the keys to the success of your implants is in choosing an experienced Doctor. A successful outcome begins with the Doctor in proper diagnosis, selecting the right type of implant, and precision placement. However,… Read More…
Like most individuals, our desire is to be proactive with our family’s health. To accomplish this, we stay active, eat healthy and have regular check-ups along with periodic screenings. It simply makes sense to be committed to preventing problems or catch any that do arise at early stages. Research has… Read More…
Why does your dentist need to know about the medication you take for high blood pressure? It is important that your physician(s) and dentist have a current listing of ALL medications you take, including herbal supplements. For example… Medications such as Heparin or Warfarin lower your risk for stroke and… Read More…
“Sit up straight!” You may have had a parent or grandparent who reminded you, as a youth, to sit up straight. I did! As an adult, I realize this was their way of saying that slumping looks bad AND is bad for our health. When a person walks ’round shouldered’… Read More…
As a mom of two sons, I remember being pregnant all too well! Like all moms-to-be, I sometimes felt a little overwhelmed at how much there was to monitor to ensure a healthy baby. If you are pregnant or wanting to become pregnant, let me add one, very important item… Read More…
It’s a fact of life that we all have not-so-fresh breath at times. However, being associated with bad breath is downright embarrassing. Most of us can recall meeting someone for the first time and being hit with an unpleasant odor emanating from their mouth. Unfortunately, each time we see them… Read More…
Having a clean, healthy mouth is a good way to have fresh breath, avoid cavities and prevent periodontal (gum) disease. But, did you know that the health of your mouth can affect your health in other parts of your body? Over the years, numerous studies and much research has been… Read More…
Crown lengthening is not a common term for most patients since it is recommended only occasionally. Yet, when it is recommended, the results can make a significant difference to the health and appearance of one’s smile. For example, crown lengthening may be able to save a tooth that has broken… Read More…
