June 11, 2014
Hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day this weekend!
When a man trades in his first name in favor of being called Dad, his life changes forever. And to those who look up to him, this tiny little word has so much more meaning than the three letters could ever hope to contain.
(Read More)May 21, 2014
Oral Care: Causes of Toothaches, Their Treatment and Prevention
Toothache, also referred to as Dental Pain or Dentalgia, is the most common dental emergency. Toothache refers to the pain in the teeth and their supporting structures, which is triggered by dental diseases or pain referred to the teeth by non-dental diseases.
Toothache is a constantly throbbing pain and may be set off by certain foods or drinks. Apart from Tooth Decay, various other dental problems including the following can cause toothache:
May 21, 2014
We are happy to have Kristen back at the office and we welcome Kennadi Grace!
April 21, 2014
It is an established and well-known fact that women experience mood swings due to the hormonal changes at different stages of life. But these hormonal changes related with the puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause affect their oral health also and make them more susceptible to dental problems at certain stages of their life.
In a woman’s life, there are five main situations when the hormonal variations make them more prone to oral diseases. They are:
March 12, 2014
Most of the people reach out for over the counter medicated syrups to relieve and ease their cough, colds, flu and runny noses. But these syrups either sweetened or sugar-free are as bad for your oral health as any other sugar contained food, because they make you prone to oral cavities when you are already encountering other health related problems. So most of the dentists are not in the favour of using these syrups to get relieve from coughs and colds.
(Read More)February 5, 2014
Good oral practices and habits during childhood lead to lifelong healthy gums and teeth. So Preventive Dentistry is all the more crucial and necessary for children. It is an established and proven fact that children with good oral health and healthy teeth are more alert and active as their healthy teeth and gums enable them eat and chew properly, thus making them healthy. Keeping this view in mind, American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors each February every year as National Children’s Dental Health Month.
(Read More)January 9, 2014
Do you feel an electric stinging sensation when you eat ice cream or drink iced tea; bite down on a chocolate bar or gulp some hot soup? There are the chances that you have “Dentin Hypersensitivity or Sensitive Teeth.” When you have sensitive teeth, actions such as; flossing, eating, drinking, brushing etc. cause sharp pain in your teeth. Various reasons ranging from trauma to dental disease can cause sensitive teeth. People falling in the age group of 20 to 50 are more prone to this condition.
(Read More)December 14, 2013
Bad breath is embarrassing for you and as well for the people around you. It adversely affects your social and interpersonal relations. In case of certain people, regularly brushing, flossing and rinsing mouth can eliminate plaque; while for others, a visit to the dentist for professional cleansing of the struck on plaque is essential.
(Read More)November 18, 2013
How does a VELscope work?
VELscope is a contemporary technological progression in dentistry. It not only helps to prevent tooth decay or loss but also helps to save lives by recognizing pre-cancerous lesions at an early stage.
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