We All Deserve to Have Good Doctors, but Doctors Deserve to Have Good Patients! Are YOU A Good Patient? Any time we visit a healthcare professional, we are most often concerned about staying healthy or getting better from the condition that plagues us at the time. As part of that process, many of us
The Common Cold, Teeth, and Your Oral Health are More Connected Than You Think No doubt that this is the time of year where colds are more common. Between the sniffling, sneezing, and other annoying cold symptoms, we’re sure you never stop and think, “Why do my teeth hurt when I have a
Biting Off More than You Can Chew? It is becoming more and more common for many of us to grab a bite to eat in a hurry. We, as Americans, have grown accustomed to larger food portions, but our mouths have not…and trying to fit that oversized sandwich into your mouth might be worse
An estimated 20% of Americans experience enough anxiety that they will go the dentist only when absolutely necessary. The ‘Root’ Causes Here are the primary fears for patients that can cause them to delay or avoid seeking preventative and emergency dental care: 2/3 of patients relate their fear to a bad experience in the
Here are Five “Fun in the Sun” Dental Tips to Help You Smile All Summer Long! It’s now June and the Summer season is on! As the weather continues to heat up, there are even more reasons to care for your smile. Enjoy the sunshine, sports, and summery treats without damaging your pearly whites. FIVE
An estimated 20% of Americans experience enough anxiety that they will go the dentist only when absolutely necessary. Peter Milgrom, DDS, Director of the Dental Fears Research Clinic at the University of Washington and author of Treating Fearful Dental Patients shares tips to help you overcome your fear of the oral surgery and dental
Before you know it, summer fruit will be here. Yummy! And we all have heard that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”? But we want to know, does an apple a day keep the dentist away? And really, do apples clean your teeth? There’s no denying the nutritional benefits of the delicious
First Thing–You are Not Alone. An estimated 20% of Americans experience enough anxiety that they will go the dentist only when absolutely necessary. Further, Americans are not alone when it comes to this issue. The percentage of patients who experience dental anxiety is nearly identical in places like Australia. Peter Milgrom, DDS, Director of
Ready to Go Back To School? Your child may have the latest clothes, school supplies, sports and electronic equipment for the new school year; but does he or she have a healthy mouth and the tools they will need to maintain it? According to the American Dental Association, a dental examination is as important
Talk about the health of one’s immune system has clearly seen a bump in the COVID-19 era. So it is a good reminder to understand the connection between dental health and your immune system. Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall
With Good Friday around the corner, this piece is intended as a general reminder of the importance of oral health as a part of one’s overall well-being. The mouth is a mini ecosystem, with important interactions between your own body and a host of bacteria. The majority of these bacteria are not only harmless, but
Every year, more than 5 million teeth are knocked out in children and adults. Are they lost forever? Traumatic dental injuries most often occur in accidents or sports-related injuries. But with proper emergency action, did you know that a tooth that has been knocked out of its socket can be successfully replanted and last for
