RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In effort to control the spread of COVID-19 a Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (DHP) system has been installed in the office to reduce the percent of bacteria, viruses and mold in the air and on surfaces. This method has been proven in reduction of microbes in occupied spaces. DHP has been effective against every species of microbe on which it has been tested.
As concerns arise from how we prepare to fight this pandemic together within the community we are making changes within. We are advising patients to call when they arrive and wait in their cars until we are ready for them. This will diminish the number of people sitting in the waiting room and allows us to further disinfect the office adequately to keep everyone safe.
Most people might not consider teeth-grinding a problem. In fact, for most people, it isn’t, and the occasional times that they do it are nothing to be concerned about. However, if you experience bruxism, then grinding your teeth together all the time could be one of the most significant threats to your teeth and oral health. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes... read more »
The effects of losing one or more teeth can be more significant than many people realize. These often stem from the loss of healthy, natural teeth roots within your dental ridge, which conventional tooth replacement options aren’t able to address. With dental implants, replacing one or more lost teeth includes replacing their lost roots, and for many patients, this is... read more »
Although they aren’t visibly obvious at first, cavities can be the biggest concern for many people’s smiles. The frequency and ease with which cavities can seem to develop plays a significant part in why. What most people recognize as a cavity is the product of an underlying tooth infection in your tooth structure. The cavity forms because the structure in... read more »
Losing one or more teeth can change a lot about your oral health and your daily routine, from negatively impacting your self-confidence to changing how your teeth absorb pressure from your bite. In addition to what you can immediately notice, your smile also goes through several changes that can have an increasingly more dramatic impact on your long-term oral health.... read more »
Bruxism is a chronic dental condition that involves constantly grinding your teeth together. Though it can sometimes be confused with occasional teeth-grinding, the action caused by bruxism is more intense, more consistent, and more hazardous to your long-term oral health. Today, we take a look at a few things you should know if you grind your teeth incessantly, and what... read more »
Replacing lost teeth is an intricate process, and the goal of your restoration should mimic your healthy, natural teeth in more than just appearance. For example, with the help of dental implants, modern restorations not only restore the visible parts of your teeth, but can also replicate much of the stability that your healthy teeth enjoy thanks to their roots.... read more »
The health and integrity of your jawbone can be impacted by a variety of different factors. One of the most notable factors is tooth loss. The loss of the tooth’s root weakens the stimulation in your jawbone structure, which gradually leads to a loss of mass and density. Several other factors may be congenital, such as a deformity in the... read more »
When a problem develops with your bite function, it might not be as simple to diagnose and address as many other oral health concerns (like tooth decay or gum disease). In many cases, the problem doesn’t originate with your teeth or their alignment, but with the jaw joints and muscles that control your bite’s movement. Known as TMJ disorder (or... read more »
Dental implants have become one of the most popular ways for people to restore their smiles after losing one or more teeth. However, despite what many people expect, the major differences between traditional dental prostheses and those that are supported by dental implants are typically subtle, and not easily visible. The biggest change is the way in which your replacement... read more »
For some people, the biggest concern with tooth loss is the effect is can have on their smile’s appearance. Therefore, if they lose a tooth that isn’t obvious when they smile, then they may not take the loss very seriously. Unfortunately, every lost tooth can have serious consequences on the state of your oral health, even if the empty space... read more »
