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Sleep Apnea
SharePerhaps you snore or your partner snores. It can be irritating and frustrating at times. Did you know there is an illness called sleep apnea that can cause such chronic snoring? Sleep apnea by definition is a breathing disruption while … Continue reading
What Causes Gums to Recede?
Share Gum recession is a slow process by which the gums recede from the teeth. Exposure of the roots of the teeth is the result. This isn’t something that happens overnight. You may not even notice it until your next … Continue reading
Types of Conscious Sedation
Share If you are going to the dentist or oral surgeon for an extraction or some minimally invasive procedure, you may experience conscious sedation. That is, you will be awake for the procedure, but you will not be as articulate … Continue reading
What the Heck is a Prosthodontist?
Share It is the specializing of dental treatments that has afforded many patients a new smile. Dentists who specialize in prosthodontics are one of the most favored but very few people actually know what this procedure includes. What is a … Continue reading
About Oral Cancer and Oral Exams
Share Visiting the dentist every six months should be about more than just getting your teeth cleaned. While you’re visiting your dentist, take the opportunity to have he or she complete a thorough check of your teeth and gums. This … Continue reading
The Effects of Modern Dental Laser Surgery
Share Most people avoid the dentist if they know their visit will involve pain. With recent studies and research, some dentists are reverting to laser surgery, which in many cases, has effectively replaced the traditional periodontal therapy that often included … Continue reading
What is Dentin?
Share Dentin is the ivory-colored mineralized substance that makes up the bulk of the teeth. Dentin is made up of minerals such as calcium, as well as mineral rich fluids and is intended to protect the pulp of the tooth, … Continue reading
What are Dental Inlays and Onlays?
Share Traditionally, dental patients who needed to have cavities repaired or teeth strengthened were required to get fillings. Modern dentistry, though, allows patients to have a more streamlined procedure done through the use of dental onlays and dental inlays. Rather … Continue reading
The Lifetime Of Teeth in 3D [INTERACTIVE]
ShareHave you ever thought about how much your teeth have changed over your lifetime? When you actually have the opportunity to see a visual timeline, it’s pretty impressive! We recently came across a great resource from www.3dmouth.org that illustrates these changes … Continue reading
How To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth [VIDEO]
ShareDid you know that your dog can have the same dental problems as you if their teeth aren’t taken care of? It’s true! It’s extremely important to take care of your dog’s teeth just as often as you take care … Continue reading



