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November is National Diabetes Month, and as we raise awareness we also want to examine our lifestyle routines to make sure we are not only managing diabetes well but are also taking the proper preventative measures to ensure that this disease doesn’t affect other areas of our bodies. Did you know that people who have diabetes are at a higher risk of developing periodontitis, or advanced gum disease? Those with diabetes are also more susceptible to tooth decay, gingivitis, thrush, and dry mouth. Fortunately, these conditions and diseases are preventable if you maintain a healthy dental regimen while managing your diabetes. TAKING CARE OF YOUR MOUTH AND BODY If you haven’t already established a healthy dental regimen, talk with our hygienist about how you can improve your daily hygiene routine. Make sure your dentist is aware that you are a diabetic. Studies have shown a link between periodontal ...

What is a Full Arch Dental Implant? If you’re missing most or all of your teeth on the upper or lower jaw, a full arch dental implant retained denture may be the perfect solution to restore your smile, bite force, and chewing ability. A full arch dental implant denture uses as few as four surgically implanted screws to affix a complete set of teeth on your upper or lower jaw. Known as the All-on-4 procedure, this oral surgery results in a completely restored arch of teeth. Read on for everything to know about a full arch dental implant denture. Full Arch Dental Implant: What to Know About the Procedure Your oral surgeon will place four biocompatible, durable screws (anchors) in your jaw using state-of-the-art technology and software to guide the surgical placement of the titanium screws. The implants will be placed to provide complete support to the arch of artificial teeth.   ...

Dental Benefits – did you know they expire on December 31st every year if you don’t use them? It’s true. You can’t carry them over to stockpile in case of emergency. If not used each year, they simply vanish. All that money you paid into your plan throughout the year gone to waste. If you haven’t used up all your dental benefits yet for 2023, there’s still time, but you need to hurry… don’t put your money in someone else’s pocket! One Thing You Can Control In An Uncontrollable World While there is economic uncertainty in the world as we head toward the end of 2023, you do have control over one thing: your oral health. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve no doubt heard the news that research in recent years has undeniably confirmed the significant impact that our oral health — whether good or bad — ...

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The next time you find yourself in this embarrassing situation, take heart. There are a number of things you can do to provide immediate relief for the pain and get your burned mouth back to feeling its best. Here are tips from dentists to help you heal and prevent such a burn in the future. Top Dentist Tips for a Burned Tongue or Mouth The damage is done – the too-hot food has been consumed, and your burned mouth is in pain. Now what? It’s a good idea to coat your burned tongue or mouth with something soothing that provides another layer of relief. Milk is an excellent choice because of its coating action. Once you’ve taken these steps for immediate relief, it’s time to turn to over-the-counter medications to directly treat the burned tongue and mouth. Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or other pain medicine are all fine choices. As your burned ...

Are you or someone you care about planning a pregnancy, currently expecting, or a new mother? The arrival of a new life is an exciting time and usually full of planning and preparing. Something many expectant and new moms are surprised to learn is that pregnancy can have an effect on your oral health. We would hate for a new mom to experience dental health issues and need to spend time in our office for treatment instead of being with her new bundle of joy. Pregnancy hormones do more than cause a mother to become emotional, have food aversions, and deal with morning sickness. Hormones can also cause a change in the state of your oral health and leave you more susceptible to decay and gum disease. Below are recommendations for dealing with your oral health during all stages of pregnancy. Dental Care Before Pregnancy If you are hoping to ...

If you have a young child in your life, you know how difficult it can be to get them to clean and care for their teeth properly. When brushing on their own, young children have a habit of only brushing the fronts of their teeth and the tops of their molars. While it is essential to clean those areas, if that’s all your kids are doing, they’re not brushing their teeth effectively. They are also making it easier for decay to creep in and create problems with their oral health. Sure, parents and older siblings often help kids brush, but it is not always ideal, not to mention that some adults have the same problem. We offer a treatment that can be beneficial for all of our patients, young and old. Read on to learn more about this treatment. What are Dental Sealants? No matter how well we clean our ...