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Sports & Dental Health…What You Should Know

Dental Health Can Take a Hit When it Comes to Some Sports Kids and adults who compete in sports are more likely to maintain a healthy weight, have better mental health and develop stronger bones and muscles. But despite the benefits, dental health takes a hit when it comes to some sports. Here are […]

Why have corrective jaw surgery? Change the way you FACE the world.

Why on Earth Would Someone Choose to Have Jaw Surgery?! As we age, it is common for the growth of our jaws to stop developing or to develop disproportionately. Oftentimes, the upper and lower jaws grow at a different rate. Birth defects and facial trauma can also have an affect on proper jaw alignment. While orthodontics […]

Root Canal vs. Dental Implant

If You Had to Choose Right Now… Which Option Would You Choose? And “Neither” is NOT a Choice! So. You have an infected tooth. Your dentist gives you two treatment options: a root canal or a dental implant. Which do you choose? Chances are, you’re not exactly thrilled with either choice. Not sure how […]

TMJ–More Than Just a Pain in Your Jaw

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a small joint located in front of the ear where the skull and lower jaw meet. It permits the lower jaw to move and allows for movement, such as talking, chewing, and yawning. Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the […]

Back to School Tips

Are You 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 […]

Data, Privacy & HIPAA. What Does It Mean For Me?

What Is HIPAA? And What Does It Mean For Me? It seems these days you can’t go a full week without reading about a database hack and a breach of privacy. It is also no surprise that personal healthcare data and privacy go hand in hand. Have you been to a healthcare provider’s office and […]

First, Do No Harm ~ Patient Safety ALWAYS Comes First

Healthcare providers are taught that patient safety always comes first. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about a story that first surfaced back in 2013. The story involved a Tulsa, Oklahoma oral surgeon who exposed thousands of patients to HIV and Hepatitis C because of poor sterilization practices. In 2016, this oral […]

5 Fun in the Sun Dental Tips

Here are Five “Fun in the Sun” Dental Tips to Help You Smile All Summer Long! It’s July and Summer is now in full swing. July, which has 31 days and is the seventh month in the modern calendar, was originally called Quintilis, which means “fifth”. Prior to the advent of the 12-month calendar it […]

Dental Implant Lifespan

Do Dental Implants Last Forever? Advances in dental science have led to dental implants becoming the best treatment option for patients who have lost one or more teeth. Whether teeth have been lost to accident, gum disease, or decay, fixed bridges or removable dentures are no longer the only (or best) solutions to restore your […]

5 Tips On How To Be A Good Patient

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 […]

4 Tips to Keep Your Teeth Safe this July 4th

It’s Time for Fireworks, Fun and Family! We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. But July 4, 1776 wasn’t the day that the […]

Swimming and Your Teeth

You Know about Swimmer’s Ear. But What about Swimmer’s Teeth? Have your teeth ever felt extra sensitive after a swim at the pool? That’s no coincidence, although it can take quite a lot of swimming before the effects become noticeable. What is it about the water in swimming pools that damages teeth? Chlorine: Good For […]