Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same Spring break is a common time when many college students briefly return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdom teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good time to have a
If you hold a four-leaf shamrock in your left hand at dawn on St. Patrick’s Day you get what you want very much but haven’t wished for. ~Patricia Lynch Ask children what St. Patrick’s Day is all about and many will talk of leprechaun traps or wearing green to not get pinched. […]
Good dental hygiene not only impacts the health of your mouth, but impacts the health of your immune system and overall health. Poor oral health results in inflammation throughout the body—starting with just mild reaction in the gums. While in the short-term, inflammation is a healthy response, in the long term, it can damage the
Keep Your Holiday Season Happy AND Healthy The holiday season is here and while a bit different this year, being happy and healthy does not get old. While the winter holidays are all about sweet treats and tempting goodies, that doesn’t mean that you have to end up at the dentist with cavities
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same The Winter Holiday season is on and is a common time when many college students return home, and many of them take the opportunity when away from school to have their wisdome teeth removed. We thought therefore it would be a good
Thanksgiving is a Time of Togetherness and Gratitude. ~Nigel Hamilton Thanksgiving, for most of us, means turkey dinners, pumpkin pie, football games, parades, family, friends, or the beginning of Christmas holidays. In the United States, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it is celebrated
It’s pumpkin spice latte time, let’s just admit it-many of us love our coffee. Well, most of us do and for those who love it, we really love it! Most often in the morning, usually in the afternoon, and even sometimes in the evening. However, between mountains of whipped cream and caramel drizzles, it can
Dental implants change the way people live. They are designed to provide a foundation for replacement teeth that look, feel, and function like natural teeth. Statistics show that 69% of adults ages 35 to 44 have lost at least one permanent tooth to an accident, gum disease, a failed root canal, or tooth decay. Furthermore,
Ready to Go Back To School? We think we know the answer, but we thought we would write about it anyways! 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
What Does It Take To Be An Oral Surgeon? It’s time to go back to basics. Sometimes we forget what our doctors and care providers went through to become highly trained professionals. While we see them as the caring individuals who “magically” know about our problems and how to fix them, we don’t know all
Summer Drinks & Your Teeth We know, with all the rain this year, summer has to be on your mind as much as it is ours! That said, Aas we roll into summer, there is sometimes nothing better than an ice cold drink. But choosing the best drink for your smile is not always an
Did You Know? All Impacted Wisdom Teeth are Not Created the Same When a wisdom tooth erupts through the gums and into the open it is known as eruption. However, when a tooth doesn’t fully grow in, it is “impacted” – usually unable to break through the gums because there isn’t enough room. Many
