by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | General Dentistry
What is Dentin Hypersensitivity (sensitive teeth)? Dentin hypersensitivity, more commonly referred to as sensitive teeth, can be defined as short, sharp pains that come from exposed dentin (the second layer of the tooth beneath the hard enamel that contains the inner...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | Blog
The Correlation between Oral Health, Heart Disease, and Diabetes The Correlation between Oral Health, Heart Disease, and Diabetes. Two more recent studies further reinforce the link between oral health and systemic health. The first study, Cochrane Database of...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth: Why Do We Have Them? WHEN DENTISTS SEE emerging wisdom teeth are going to cause dental problems, wisdom tooth removal is likely in the cards. Wisdom teeth–also known as the third molars–received their nickname because they emerge during young adulthood,...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
When and how to get rid of your Baby’s Pacifier Many babies are calmed and soothed by sucking on pacifiers during naps or at bedtime. Pacifiers can be a very positive experience for your children, especially during their first six months of development. In...
by DARCY543HAM | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
The Link Between Osteoporosis And Gum Disease WHAT DO OSTEOPOROSIS and gum disease have in common? Bone loss! For anyone with gum disease, osteoporosis, or both… it’s important to know about the correlation between these two conditions. How Does Gum Disease Cause Bone...