by Dental Blog | Nov 8, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
The vast majority of Americans do not like to go to the dentist. In fact, about 38 percent of respondents to a March 2024 Forbes Advisor/Talker Research survey revealed that they are at least somewhat scared of the dentist.1 When a tooth starts to ache, causing pain...
by Dental Blog | Oct 25, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Most people know the basics of how genes are passed from parent to child: you inherit characteristics based on a combination of dominant and recessive genes from your mother and father. This DNA is what makes a person uniquely them. Studies on how genes affect all...
by Dental Blog | Oct 10, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Every evening before bed the last activity of my day is to take care of my teeth. I brush for two minutes. I floss my teeth. I use a fluoride mouth rinse. Then, I crawl in my bed to rest. I’ll admit that there are days when I am tired and the temptation is great to...
by Dental Blog | Sep 20, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
As fall ramps up, so, too, do most people’s schedules. Work becomes a full court press after the laid back days of summer. Kids go back to school and football, track, dance, plays and other activities have parents running to meet a lot of obligations. The holidays are...
by Dental Blog | Sep 6, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Millions of people in the U.S. live with diabetes. Many have embraced the changes they need to make to live a vibrant life. They don’t let this disease have the upper hand and make good choices to minimize the harmful effects it could have on other areas of their...
by Dental Blog | Jun 14, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Many things change about your body as you age. Your vision, your hearing, your weight, and maybe your hair. While all of those certainly affect your quality of life, changes in your oral health can potentially affect your overall health. If you know what common...