To have a fun summer, keep these essential dental and oral health safety tips in mind all season long. Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about Protecting Your Teeth This Summer
Category Archives: Health
Sleep Apnea FAQ: What You Need to Know
If you suspect you have sleep apnea or have recently been diagnosed with the condition, the information here may answer some of your questions. Continue Reading
Dental Implant FAQ: What You Need to Know
If your oral surgeon has recommended replacing a missing tooth with a dental implant, the info here will answer some questions you may have. Continue Reading
These Are the Signs of Oral Cancer You Need to Know
Although it’s necessary to be screened for oral cancer regularly by a professional, it also helps to be familiar with early warning signs of this condition. Continue Reading
5 of the Most Common Warning Signs of Tooth Grinding
Because most teeth grinding occurs when we are asleep, many people don’t realize they do it. That’s why it’s important to become familiar with the signs of this problem. Continue Reading
5 Risk Factors for Sleep Apnea That You Need to Know About
Learn about some of the key risk factors for sleep apnea, a potentially serious condition. Continue Reading
What You Need to Know about Preventing Oral Cancer
Nearly 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. This is a key reason to make regular appointments with your doctor and dentist. As with almost any medical condition, treatment for oral cancer is more effective when it starts early. Oral surgeons often play significant roles in treating the disease. They’re qualified to perform… Continue Reading
Lesser-Known Reasons You Need to Replace Missing Teeth Fast
There are many reasons you can lose a tooth—even people who are otherwise vigilant about their oral health could lose teeth as a result of an accident. Dental implants make for effective replacement teeth when this happens. Because they function and look just like natural teeth, they can essentially serve as permanent replacements with proper… Continue Reading
9 Foods to Eat After Wisdom Teeth Removal
Wisdom teeth extraction is a fairly straightforward procedure. Since oral surgeons typically use the latest tools and techniques, patients generally don’t have to worry about experiencing significant discomfort after surgery. That said, there is usually a brief recovery period. During this time, you’ll want to eat soft foods. Your oral surgeon can recommend the best… Continue Reading
These Are Important Signs You Need to Have Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
Wisdom teeth get their name because they emerge significantly later in life than other adult teeth. Unfortunately, by this point, there often isn’t enough room for them to erupt properly. This can result in a range of potential health problems if the wisdom teeth are not extracted. This is one major reason that it’s important… Continue Reading