You may be aware of how an athletic mouthguard can prevent knocked out teeth and mouth lacerations during sports, but did you know that it is a small piece of equipment that can also prevent concussions? In any given sport season, approximately 5-10% of athletes will experience a concussion. According to the CDC, 1.6 million to 3.8 million concussions occur yearly. It has become a concern that has gained widespread attention, even from the White House. President Obama took action to raise concussion awareness during his recent presidential term.
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For many of us, it is the small imperfections in our smile that bother us the most. Whether it is a small chip, a gap or a discolored tooth, you don’t have to settle for a self-conscious smile. One of the most popular and life-changing solutions in cosmetic dentistry is dental veneers. Within two short visits, veneers can transform your flawed smile into one that you can forever be proud of. (more…)

As parents, you work hard to help your children prevent cavities. You make sure they are brushing and flossing regularly and you limit their intake of sugary foods and drinks. However, did you know that the bacteria that causes tooth decay can actually be shared from person to person. That’s right; cavities are contagious. (more…)

Sleep apnea can be a very disruptive condition that puts both your health and quality of life at risk. Surprisingly, it is a sleep disorder that can a qualified dentist can actually treat in many cases. Here are a few basic questions that patients have regarding sleep apnea and whether or not a dentist can help. (more…)

Is your child a mouth breather? While you may think this is a temporary habit or harmless tendency, chronic mouth breathing can compromise your child’s smile health as well as their facial development. There are many reasons why your child may choose to breathe through his or her mouth instead of their nose. Common culprits include chronic nasal obstruction, in which the body automatically reverts to mouth breathing when the nose isn’t bringing in enough oxygen. Some kids are mouth breathers all day long, and others resort to this form of inhalation during sleep. Either way, it is important to address this habit before it causes serious issues. (more…)

There are many reasons that may cause you to lose a tooth, or multiple teeth. Whether you lost a tooth due to injury, gum disease or severe decay, the demand to replace it remains the same. Neglecting to replace just one missing tooth (despite its location in the mouth) can cause adjacent teeth to shift and lead to bone loss in your jaw. Those are only added to the fact that your smile aesthetics can suffer as well as your diet if you have multiple missing teeth. Now that you understand how important it is to replace a missing tooth, it is time to decide which dental restoration to choose. Patients can choose between dentures, partials or bridges. However, it is what you choose to secure these dental restorations with that matters most. Dental implants are the gold standard in tooth replacement, with remarkably high success rate. They can replace a single tooth or a full mouth of teeth by anchoring a denture in place. (more…)

Cosmetic dentistry can make subtle or dramatic improvements in your smile, depending on which procedure you choose or the severity of your concerns. Unfortunately, many people stifle their desire for cosmetic dentistry due to its elective nature or fear of investing in something that isn’t truly necessary. However, cosmetic dentistry is about more than vanity. In fact, if you have gaps, discoloration, chips or other unsightly issues in your teeth, you may be holding back your smile entirely. By refraining to show your pearly whites, you are actually missing out on some major health benefits of smiling. There’s certainly nothing vain about improving your health and well-being.

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If you are aiming for that brilliant Hollywood smile, you may be considering lumineers or veneers from a talented cosmetic dentist. Lumineers and veneers are two distinct cosmetic dental procedures that address the same problems and provide similar results. They can both correct smile flaws such as stains, discoloration, gaps, cracked teeth, chipped teeth, and misshapen teeth. Lumineers and veneers can make dramatic and quick improvements to your smile. However, it can be confusing to understand which one is best for you.

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If your area of residence means limited dental care or pricey dental procedures, you’ve got options. With the availability of Dental Tourism, patients can receive the dental treatments they need and deserve, regardless of where they live. By definition, dental tourism involves “individuals seeking dental care outside of their local healthcare systems and may be accompanied by a vacation.” Dental tourism can involve international travel or a simple trip from state to state.

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Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that should always be taken seriously. It involves the brief but frequent pauses in breathing while a person sleeps. These breathing cessations may happen hundreds of times per night, which not only disrupts your quality of sleep but can wreak havoc on your overall health and quality of life.
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