by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Teeth Grinding At Night Can Cause Severe Damage MOST PEOPLE CLENCH or grind their teeth from time to time. However, if you’re doing so frequently—especially while you’re sleeping—you may be damaging your teeth. The Harmful Effects If you grind your teeth at night...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog
What are Dental Crowns? Dental crowns restore the function, integrity, and morphology of missing tooth structure, which can be caused by caries (cavities) or external trauma, such as chipping or cracking a tooth. Fabrication of a crown (a type of dental restoration)...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Know The Risks Of Oral Piercings THERE ARE MANY FORMS of self-expression, art, writing, fashion, even body piercing. When it comes to oral piercings, however–such as lip, labret, cheek and tongue piercings–it’s important to know all the risks involved. Know The Risks...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry
Our Hidden Superpower: Smiling! SMILING AT SOMEONE CAN turn their whole day around. But have you ever thought about the impact the act of smiling has on YOU? Smiling is a hidden superpower that can change our lives for the better if we let it! Smiling Has Numerous...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How To Love Every Photo Taken Of You SOME PEOPLE ARE JUST LUCKY! They seem to look fantastic in every photograph! Naturally photogenic. For the rest of us… Well, sometimes we just don’t know what to do (or what to think about) when the camera comes out. Here are some...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
What Does Dentistry’s Emblem Mean? HOW OFTEN HAVE YOU taken a close look at dentistry’s emblem? Probably never, right?! Well, we love the things it represents. The Symbol’s Basic Elements The frame of the symbol may look like a triangle and circle intertwined,...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Our Smiles Love Healthy Snacks WE KNOW that frequent snacking on processed, sugary foods isn’t kind to the waistline. But what about its effects on your oral health? As we eat, naturally occurring bacteria in our mouths feed on sugars. This produces acid. When acids...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Diabetes And Gum Disease Can Be Double Trouble PEOPLE WITH DIABETES are mindful of their bodies’ feedback. Effective diabetes management requires frequent blood sugar checks, careful dietary planning, and close monitoring of other symptoms. But with all the things...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Don’t Forget To Clean Your Tongue! A HEALTHY TONGUE IS incredibly important for a healthy mouth. We know we talk a lot about your teeth, but it’s time we told you more about your tongue, that amazing muscle that allows us to speak, taste, and swallow! Get Rid Of...
by DARCY543HAM | May 15, 2022 | Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
13 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dental Caries in Patients with Dry Mouth Dental caries (cavities) are seen frequently in patients diagnosed with Dry Mouth. Nutritional counseling is important for the effective management of dry mouth and to stop dental caries. Dry mouth...
