From the monthly archives:

December 2011

Myths, Mistakes, and Misunderstandings

December 30, 2011

“My poorly aligned bite isn’t that big of deal.”
Actually, it may be a very big deal. We know that for some people, their bite being off causes them pain with chewing, pain to the jaw joints, pain in the neck, and chronic headaches. In fact, some estimate that over 75% of all headaches are muscle-contraction [...]

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What is Periodontitis?

December 29, 2011

Put in its most simple terms, periodontitis is gum disease. The literal meaning of the word ‘periodontal’ is straightforward- ‘peri’ means ‘around’, and ‘dont’ means ‘tooth.’ So, periodontal refers to the parts of your mouth that surround your tooth.
The word ‘periodontitis’ refers to the diseases that affect these parts of your mouth. These are generally [...]

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Frequently Asked Questions: Dental Implants

December 28, 2011

Dental implants replace missing teeth with ones that look, feel, and function just like the originals – or better! Implants are a part of your body, just like your natural teeth. Implants can also serve as anchors for dentures. Who gets implants, and how do they work? Learn more in today’s post.

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Traveling For the Holidays? Don’t Forget Your Dental Travel Kit!

December 27, 2011

You should always have dental essentials when you travel. A toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash are the bare minimum you need to keep your mouth healthy and clean while on an overnight trip. For longer journeys, you may want to take a few more specialty items we discuss in today’s post.

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Which Holiday Treats are Best for Your Teeth?

December 26, 2011

Some holiday foods are harder on your teeth than others. Sugary treats are the worst offenders; the bacteria that cause tooth decay feed on sugar and alcohol. We offer healthy alternatives to a few holiday favorites and explain why they’re no treat for your teeth in today’s post.

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Going Beyond the General Checkup

December 23, 2011

Sometimes your dentist will suggest more extensive dental treatment after a complete dental physical. This is something that very few patients volunteer for and, frankly, most are a little wary of such treatment. Many of the treatments sound scary, so as part of your discussions with your dentist, ask him or her to tell you [...]

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Frank’s Story

December 22, 2011

For Frank, his teeth had never been a priority. He had always been so busy. He had dutifully paid for all three kids to get braces and his wife went to the dentist regularly. Now the kids were out of the house, he decided to take a more careful look at his appearance. It was [...]

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Healthcare Will Never Be the Same—and That’s a Good Thing

December 21, 2011

You may be starting to think that we’ve strayed somewhat astray from the connections between gum disease and your overall health. I don’t blame you—this is a lot of information to digest, especially in the context of all these relatively new concepts.
Let me simplify the gist of its importance with a few more facts that [...]

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What’s My Risk for Oral Cancer?

December 20, 2011

You already know that using tobacco and heavy drinking increase your risk of oral cancer. But in the last few decades, the demographics of oral cancer patients have changed. More cases are occurring in patients under 40 who do not smoke or drink. What’s the culprit? The answer may be viral.
How Can a Virus Cause [...]

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Reshape Your Gums and Smile

December 19, 2011

Your gums help form the shape of your smile. Exposing too much gum makes your teeth look too small, and not enough gum tissue makes your teeth look too big. Dr. Martin uses the LightWalker dental laser to help painlessly treat your gums to reshape your smile.
Gum Recession
Gum recession is a condition in which your [...]

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