by DARCY543HAM | May 22, 2022 | Blog
Dry Mouth What is Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)? Xerostomia is a condition related to the salivary glands, which help keep the mouth moist, thus preventing decay and other oral health problems. When the salivary glands do not work properly, the amount of saliva in the mouth...
by DARCY543HAM | May 20, 2022 | Blog
Halitosis (Bad Breath) Halitosis, an Embarrassing Situation Halitosis, or bad breath, affects more than 80 million people in the United States. In most cases, people with bad breath aren’t even aware of the problem. Halitosis has a significant impact, both...
by DARCY543HAM | May 18, 2022 | General Dentistry
What are Veneers? Veneers Ultra-thin shells of porcelain called Veneers can be bonded to front teeth to improve the appearance and enhance a person’s smile. One of the benefits of this procedure is that it requires less local anesthesia and in some cases, can...
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 | 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...