2014

Two Dental Care Questions You May Need Addressed

A bright and healthy smile is an essential part of almost everyone's appearance, but there are many issues that cause cosmetic issues and painful problems. While a dentist can correct many of these issues, some people may want the answers to a couple of questions when they are considering their treatment options.  Can Dentists Treat Cold Sores Or Ulcers? Cold sores and ulcers are a relatively common problems that can strike anyone. Read More 

Smoking And Your Oral Health: Yet Another Reason To Avoid This Terrible Habit

Since your childhood, you've been warned about the negative impact that smoking has on your body. It goes without saying that smoking is a terrible tendency that negatively impacts both your health and your relationships. Not only does smoke have an undesirable smell and tobacco acts as a carcinogenic, but cigarettes also have a terrible impact on the overall well-being of your gums. Read on to learn more about how smoking affects your oral health. Read More 

How Your Cardiac Medications May Affect Your Mouth

Most family dentistry practitioners are familiar with oral problems that can occur as a result of cardiac medications. If your physician has prescribed medication to lower your blood pressure or to correct a cardiac arrhythmia, you may be at a greater risk for developing gum disease or dental decay. Here are three ways your cardiac medications can affect your teeth and gums, and what you can do about them: Dry Mouth Read More 

Three Tips For Managing Your Autistic Child’s Dental Health

With more and more children being diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, dentists are learning more about how to treat these kids and ensure they get quality dental care. But treating autistic children can be a challenge: In 2008, The Journal of the American Dental Association published a study that found autism patients were much more likely to need general anesthesia because they could not cooperate in the dental chair. As the parent of an autistic child, you have a lot of health issues to be concerned about - but proper oral hygiene is very important. Read More 

How To Prepare For Your Child’s First Dental Visit

Many parents question the purpose of even visiting the dentist in the first year of their child's life. After all, most children don't even have a full set of twenty baby teeth until age three, so what's the importance? Getting an understanding of what your child's first dental visit may entail can help to set you straight regarding your baby's oral health (and why it's so important to start so early). Read More