Category: Family Dentistry

Sleep Apnea Can Leave You Fighting Daily Fatigue

If you find yourself reaching for an extra cup of coffee to finish your work day, even if you enjoyed a full night’s rest, you may be dealing with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is well-known for causing people to snore, but there are other warning signs you can recognize. Daily fatigue can occur because your… Read more »

Quiz: Smart Smile Care On A Day-To-Day Basis

Routine visits to your dentist can give you access to superior smile care through a professional teeth cleaning, and a careful study of your oral health for signs of trouble. You should plan to attend a dental checkup every six months, but your oral health should be a priority every day. You should brush at… Read more »

Why Root Canals Are (Sometimes) Necessary For Cavity Care

A person who has never had a root canal treatment performed on a tooth can be wary of what this procedure involves, simply based on its reputation. While root canals are often generalized as unpleasant experiences, you should know that undergoing this restorative dental work will put a stop to a potentially serious issue with… Read more »

What Can Do To Stay Cavity-Free?

Multiple factors can cause a cavity to form, leading to discomfort and eventually, a greater risk of infection or abscess. However, you can take steps to reduce your risk of developing them. What can you do to stay cavity-free? What happens if your tooth remains untreated?

What Can Happen If You Fail To Floss

Taking the time to carefully and thoroughly brush your teeth is vital to the ongoing health of your smile. That being said, your oral care responsibilities should consist of more than just brushing. At least once a day, you should be flossing. Even the most dedicated brushing can leave the areas between your teeth insufficiently… Read more »

Saving Your Smile From A Serious Dental Concern

Minor dental issues can be addressed through proper restorative dental work. For instance, when your dentist spots a cavity during a routine dental exam, they can have it taken care of, and they can provide you with a discreet dental filling. Unfortunately, our smiles are vulnerable to more serious issues, which can call for more… Read more »

Make Sure You Have Routine Dental Exams Scheduled For 2018

How can you make sure your smile stays in good condition over the next year? One important step – and one that too many people fail to take – is to set up routine dental exams. Unless your circumstances dictate a different approach, you should plan to see your dentist two times a year. At… Read more »

Responding To Problems Created By TMJ Dysfunction

Patients with a range of different jaw problems may be experiencing issues related to TMJ dysfunction, often referred to simply as TMJ. These problems can form for different reasons, and manifest through different symptoms. Generally speaking, if you are experiencing pains in your face, neck, and head – particularly when you bite and chew food… Read more »

Removing Stubborn Tartar From Your Smile

Removing tartar is not something you can do with brushing flossing alone. That is not meant to imply that these actions are not helping your smile – a routine based around these actions is vital to keeping your mouth healthy. Unfortunately, when tartar is allowed to form, it will be too stubborn to remove through… Read more »

Sleeping Troubles Your Dentist Can Address

Your dentist won’t be able to help you if you find yourself tossing and turning because you decided to have a cup of coffee too late in the day. However, If you have been struggling with a snoring problem, or experiencing discomfort because of bruxism, your dentist can be just the right person to meet… Read more »