Dental Health
Who Is a Periodontist?
Have you been told that you may have periodontal disease and need to see a periodontist? If you have, you probably thought, “What is periodontal… Continue Reading
Gum Disease, Diabetes, and Heart Disease -" Are They Related?
What is Gum disease? Gum disease is an infection in your gums that can progress to affect the bone that surrounds and supports your teeth…. Continue Reading
Read This Before Having Your Silver Fillings Replaced
When it comes to deciding whether to have tooth-colored or silver fillings, most patients would choose tooth-colored without thinking twice. After all, who would want… Continue Reading
The Million Dollar Smile
The only thing that warms the heart as much as a song is a beautiful smile. -Garth Brooks Say “cheese.” What do you see? Is… Continue Reading
Treatment of Sleep Apnea & Impaired Oral Functions
A new generation of Oral Appliance Therapy, referred to as Oral Systemic Balance, addresses the impaired oral functions of speaking, swallowing and “breathing” both when… Continue Reading
Orthodontics In the 21st Century
For decades, orthodontists have relied on the same diagnostic tools and appliances for the treatment of their patients. Todays orthodontic offices benefit from the integration… Continue Reading
Malocclusion When the Bite's Not Right
Malocclusion literally means, bad bite. It may be a new word to you, but not for dentists and orthodontists; malocclusion is a technical term for… Continue Reading
TMJ & Thermography
Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ) is a common problem encountered in clinical practice. Signs and symptoms of TMJ syndrome can include pain on opening the mouth,… Continue Reading
Dental Cone Beam Imaging Technology
Although intraoral dental x-rays are still the standard in evaluating individual teeth for decay, infection or fractures, cone beam technology is at the forefront of… Continue Reading
Summer and Kid's Dental Health
Summer is a time of sports, parks, camps, and activities for kids. Its unfortunately a time when kids can be at greater risk for developing… Continue Reading
