Note: This post was written by Dr. Hervas in 2020, as a response to the COVID-19 health crisis in the United States. It may not reflect current information. For up-to-date information on the pandemic, visit the CDC.gov website. For information about our current safety standards, we invite you to call our office. Today and everyday, …
When you have decayed or chipped teeth your self-confidence suffers. A less than perfect smile not only poses serious health risks by making you vulnerable to gingivitis and other serious issues, but it also impacts your self esteem. For both of those reasons, it’s important to see your dentist regularly for treatment. There are a …
Learn Dental Terminology Teeth, like bones, can wear down with age and use. The different types of wear have names that dental professionals use. What is cupping? The enamel can become perforated or erode due to normal use and wear and tear. This creates a concave erosion on the biting surface of the teeth. The …
While going to the dentist may not be your favorite way to pass your time, it’s really important to take good care of your teeth. Part of doing that is regularly seeing your dentist. You may think that occasionally skipping an appointment won’t make a big impact on your dental health, but that’s not the …
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Tooth decay can happen to anyone, but some people are at an increased risk. This can be due to health conditions, age, genetics, and a number of other reasons. Tooth decay is simply damage to a tooth’s enamel and later dentin. This occurs when acid created by bacteria in your mouth damages a tooth’s surface. …
Have you noticed that your teeth are misaligned? Maybe when you smile you have noticed that your teeth don’t fit together properly. While this may be an issue for you cosmetically, an unbalanced bite can cause a number of other issues. This misalignment can cause enamel wear, ringing in the ears, TMJ pain, and other …
The opioid crisis has affected the dental industry, just as it has other medical professions. This growing, dangerous addiction to pain-pills is widespread throughout the country. The problem isn’t limited to the patients receiving the prescription. Patients have to worry about their family members, especially teenagers, taking their pain killers and becoming addicted or engaging …
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Some of our patients are very active, they love working out and spending a lot of time exercising. We completely understand, however, it is recommended to keep physical activities to a minimum of 1 week following the dental surgery specially if multiple implants were performed. This length of time depends upon your procedure and how …
As with many conditions, the more substance abuse is researched, the more professionals learn about treating the condition. Drug abuse treatment is a lengthy and challenging process. Drug abuse recovery requires abstaining from drugs, but for many people finding the drive and motivation to stick to their treatment plan is difficult. Often, people who begin …
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If you have a chronic illness, you likely have many uncomfortable symptoms that impact your life on a day-to-day basis. While you’re aware of all of these, did you know that your dental issues could be caused by your chronic illness, as well? The connection between oral health and the rest of the body …
