by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | General Dentistry
How can Soft Tissue Lasers be used in Dentistry? What is a Soft Tissue Laser? A soft tissue laser produces a highly focused laser light that can be used to manipulate soft tissues in the mouth. This soft tissue laser can make very small incisions when the beam is...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
5 Common Canker Sore Triggers To Avoid CANKER SORES ARE SELDOM SERIOUS, but they can drive us crazy! These small, shallow ulcers pop up in our mouths and on the inside of our lips unexpectedly and sometimes take days to heal. The good news is that they’re fairly easy...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry
The Connection Between Gum Disease And Rheumatoid Arthritis A GROWING BODY OF RESEARCH linking periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis suggests that taking care of our teeth may also be a really good way to take care of our joints. Researchers found that...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Why Is My Mouth Dry? SALIVA IS ESSENTIAL not only for our oral health, but for our overall comfort. We all experience a dry mouth every once in a while and know how bothersome it can be. But what does it mean? And what should we do if it persists? Saliva Has An...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
9 Dental-Related Fun Facts INDEED… DENTISTRY IS SERIOUS business. But that doesn’t mean we have to take ourselves TOO seriously all the time, right? 9 Dental-Related Fun Facts A typical elephant’s molar weighs nearly nine pounds. In 1994, a West Virginia prison...
by DARCY543HAM | May 26, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Be Prepared For Dental Emergencies INJURIES ALWAYS SEEM TO HAPPEN when we least expect them. Picture yourself at an outdoor gathering, having fun, when suddenly a crying child runs up to you, knocked-out tooth in hand. Would you know what to do? Dental First Aid Saves...
by DARCY543HAM | May 25, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
How Everyday Habits Affect Your Teeth TOOTH ENAMEL HAS the pretty cool reputation of being the hardest substance in the human body. So it may come as a surprise to know that while enamel is super tough, it can also break quite easily! The truth is that our teeth are...
by DARCY543HAM | May 25, 2022 | Blog, General Dentistry
Five Ways Your Dentistry Career Will Change The World AT FIRST GLANCE the title of this post may seem a little ambitious. We admit that. But we’re passionate about what we do and we hope you feel that each time you visit us. And in some small (yet very significant)...
by DARCY543HAM | May 25, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Foods That Naturally Whiten Teeth REGULAR BRUSHING AND FLOSSING remain your best protection against tooth decay and gum disease. However, there are some tooth-friendly foods out there that will help you maintain a bright, healthy smile and even naturally whiten your...
by DARCY543HAM | May 25, 2022 | Blog, Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
A Healthier Mouth = A Healthier Heart? OUR BODIES ARE ECOSYSTEMS where a change in one area affects other areas. This connection is becoming clearer as scientists continue examining the links between oral health and cardiovascular health. Recent studies suggest that...
