Knowing How to Enhance Your Smile During Cold and Flu Season

Did you know that cold and flu season can have a devastating effect on your oral health? Cold and flu season is often marked by an illness that contributes to vomiting and other issues with your overall health. The biggest oral health risk associated with vomiting is that stomach acids travel up your esophagus and into your mouth. If left... read more »

Do You Brush Like an Egyptian?

When you think of ancient Egypt, you probably think of mummies, pyramids and hieroglyphics. But do you think of dentistry? It stands to reason that people who were smart enough to build a civilization that long ago also did something in terms of taking care of their teeth. The ancient Egyptians had a number of ways to take care of... read more »

Don’t Forget the Importance of Pregnancy and Your Oral Health

If you continually struggle with your oral health care, it is important to establish an effective oral hygiene routine on a daily basis. However, one of the biggest problems that individuals and counter is there an ability to keep up their daily routines throughout adversities in your life. If for any reason you end up pregnant or another issue has... read more »

A Bad Filling Can Sometimes Cause a Toothache

A standard dental filling can often be used to address a tooth suffering from a minor physical defect in its enamel layer. They are often used to treat small cavities, chips or minor issues with tooth enamel attrition. With consistent oral hygiene habits you can expect a dental filling to last for many years. However, inconsistencies in your daily routine... read more »

The Best Way to Care for Your Teeth is to Brush

Did you know the best way to take care of your smile is to brush your teeth twice a day? It’s true! Proper oral health hygiene goes a long way in your oral health care, yet people still seem to skip this simple task creating severe oral health painful and costly consequences long-term. Luckily, our dentist, Dr. Linda King with... read more »

Are There Ways to Prevent Cavities?

Cavities are created by tooth decay. They form when bacteria in the plaque in your mouth interact with sugar to create acids that attack the teeth and wear down the enamel. As the enmale softens, a cavity is created. It’s best to prevent cavities as opposed to treating them. Fortunately, there are things you can do to stop cavities in... read more »

How to Deal With Dry Socket

If you have dry socket, then you have a painful condition that occurs when a blood clot is displaced after tooth extraction. That clot formed in the socket after your extraction and is protecting the socket from infection. Dry socket is a dangerous problem because it can leave the underlying bone and nerves exposed. When you have dry socket, it’s... read more »

Smile Therapy: Sleep Apnea Treatments

Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can not only affect your oral health, but your overall health as well. Sleep apnea arises due to interrupted breathing patterns. It could be caused by numerous aspects including issues within your mouth. If left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to severe ailments including heart failure, high blood pressure, and stroke. Thus, it... read more »

The Keys to a Great Smile with Sleep Apnea Treatments

If you are in need of a sleep apnea treatment, it means that you are suffering from irregular breathing patterns while you sleep. Understanding what is causing your sleep apnea and its numerous risk factors are essential for ensuring you receive the proper treatment. If you are suffering from sleep apnea, it could lead to severe oral ailments including high... read more »

A Tooth Suffering from Dental Attrition Could Be at Increased Risk of Additional Complications

Healthy and properly aligned teeth are designed to have the durability to withstand a lifetime of biting, chewing, and grinding food. Yet as you age minute changes can start to develop in the natural structure of your mouth. In time it could potentially affect the alignment or orientation of your teeth. If the biting surface of one tooth starts to... read more »