We’ll just say it: most people don’t like to see the dentist. We suspect that it has been this way since the very first formal dental offices were established over 150 years ago. We know through ancient text that dental problems have always been a frustrating aspect of being human, and also that conceptual thought […]
During the warm months of summer, many people find that they instinctively reach for more fruit. Fruits, like vegetables, provide us with the essential vitamins and nutrients that support health and wellness. Adding fruits to the vegetables, protein, and healthy fats on our plate enhances the balanced nature of our diet. At the same time, […]
Father’s Day is a time of year in which we joke about ties flying off the shelves. In reality, though, we’ve become quite a bit more innovative in how we recognize the special men in our lives. More people today are looking outside of the box, and this can pay off with long-term rewards for […]
Dental exams are discussed as a vital aspect of healthy development in childhood. When we were children, we learned that we needed to brush our teeth really good (and that we may get a gold star if we did!). We learned that sugar could harm our teeth and cause us pain. As we have progressed […]
Even in the day and age of injectable anti-aging treatments, the facelift still reigns supreme. We could assume that this is because facelift surgery achieves permanent results. Sure, the face keeps aging with time, but the person who has had a facelift will always look younger than their biological age.The whole purpose of getting a […]
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, as many as ten million people in America have some degree of TMJ Disorder or TMD. This condition is characterized by some uncomfortable symptoms, ranging from clicking in the jaw to chronic headaches. The reason for these symptoms is dysfunction or misalignment of the jaw […]
When you look in the mirror each morning or evening, do you take time to appreciate your smile (or do you try to look anywhere but your mouth)? When you’re in a social or professional setting, do you smile fully and without reservation (or do you cover your mouth)? Is your smile one of many sources […]
Your dentist is one of the valuable members of your healthcare team. Even if you’re still in your twenties or thirties, the issues surrounding your oral health are a matter of importance. Those routine dental exams and cleanings aren’t performed to keep your smile looking good; their ultimate objective is to prevent oral bacteria from […]
Isn’t it fun to look back through history and see how our ancestors described certain attributes? To be a Spring Chicken once meant that you were young. When an adult was older, they may have been described as being “long in the tooth.” Of course, today we’ve got different descriptors that are common for all […]
Most people get a little sweaty in the palms when they walk into the dental office. However, for a person to feel so apprehensive about seeing the dentist that they simply don’t make the appointments that they need to sustain good oral health means there is a bigger problem. Dental anxiety is not a new […]
