by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | Blog
Date with a Dentist is Good for your Heart Date with a Dentist is Good for your Heart From Mehmet Oz, MD and Michael Roizen, MD What’s better than walking out of the dentist’s office with a megawatt smile, the slick feel of justpolished teeth, a free toothbrush and...
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...
by DARCY543HAM | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Next Time You Burn Your Mouth On Pizza… SOMETIMES YOU JUST CAN’T RESIST! It’s SO cheesy and saucy—right out of the oven! You dive in and take your first bite… Uh oh! Too soon! You’ve got “pizza burn!” Pizza Isn’t The Only Culprit You’ve probably burned...
by DARCY543HAM | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
A Quick History Lesson About Dental Comfort DID YOU KNOW THAT A DENTIST discovered anesthetic? It’s true. Life-saving surgeries were made possible in part by a dentist’s attempts to make his patients more comfortable! Before the days of “preventative” dental...
by DARCY543HAM | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How Stress Can Affect Your Oral Health DID YOU KNOW THAT STRESS can have an effect on your oral health? As if you needed any more on your plate! Knowing how stress and oral health are connected can help you combat any problems that might arise. Stress May Contribute...
by DARCY543HAM | May 17, 2022 | Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Tooth-Healthy Entertaining Tips ENTERTAINING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON? Throw a party that your guest’s teeth can appreciate too with some tooth-healthy tips. Consider Appetizers Light On Sugar And Starch Sugary, starchy snacks can contribute to tooth decay. Mix up your...
