Is your spouse complaining that you snore too much? Are they sleeping on the couch or in the spare room to avoid your snoring? A recent survey has shown that nearly half of all American couples sleep in separate beds in order to get enough sleep. While maybe it is not all due to snoring,… Read more »
Category: Patient Education
Dental Emergency? Call Us!
Things happen when you least expect them and illness or dental emergencies do not always happen when your doctor or dentist’s office is open. Sometimes they happen after hours or during the weekend. When you are in a lot of dental pain, you need attention. What should you do in such a case? Call your… Read more »
Get Your Facts Straight. A Quiz On Sedation Dentistry
Are you afraid of the dentist? Do you dread your visit even months beforehand? If so, you are not alone. Up to 15 percent of Americans suffer from some level of dental fear that causes them to avoid their dental appointments. It can be scary to sit in a chair for a period of time… Read more »
What Is A Bone Graft Procedure
There are circumstances when your jaw bone may atrophy or deteriorate; for instance, if you experience the loss of one or more teeth, or especially if you are fully edentulous. If there are no teeth implanted in your jaw bone your jaw bone will deteriorate. It is your teeth that keep your jaw bones healthy…. Read more »
When You Need A Tooth Extracted
Tooth extractions are usually done as a last resort. There are many ways to save a tooth today including dental fillings, root canals, and the crown procedure. However, sometimes an extraction is the only choice, for instance in the case of an infection that won’t seem to heal even with antibiotics. Root canal treatment is… Read more »
Relax, Preparing For Dental Surgery Is Simple
Being brave enough to schedule dental surgery to improve your oral health is certainly commendable. However, if you feel at all anxious about your upcoming treatment, you may find that you need to build up a whole new burst of energy and courage to find out what you need to expect. Guess what? We are… Read more »
Learn More About Tooth Loss and Dental Implants
It may be common, and most people are aware of its possibility, but there is still much about tooth loss that the average patient may not be aware of. Likewise, not everyone may immediately realize the variety of factors that must be considered when replacing lost teeth. Fortunately, losing one or more teeth does not… Read more »
How to Stay Calm During a Dental Emergency
When a dental emergency strikes, one of your greatest hindrances to protecting your smile may be panic (depending on the nature of the emergency). Even if you don’t panic, however, lack of knowledge can cause you to mishandle the situation, which in turn could make your emergency worse than it has to be. To help… Read more »
Frequently Asked Questions About Sleep Apnea
Even though many people don’t understand their snoring, many of them still automatically assume that it is harmless to their overall health. In fact, unless their partners complain about the noise, they may not see it as much of a problem at all. If the condition is minor, you may be able to alleviate snoring… Read more »
What’s Wrong with Dry Mouth?
When you first wake up in the morning, on an especially hot day, or when you simply haven’t had a drink in a while, dry mouth is common, and is characteristically an uncomfortable feeling. Usually, drinking water can eliminate your discomfort, but how do you find relief when your mouth refuses to produce saliva? Today,… Read more »
