Do you wake up some mornings with a headache of origins you can’t define? Do you experience vague muscle pain in your face? If so, you may be experiencing symptoms of bruxism. What’s bruxism? You likely know it by its more informal name – two names, actually: “clenching” and “grinding.” It’s also not something you’ll want to ignore, because bruxism wears down the surface of your teeth and sets you up for cavities and tooth fractures. Severe cases … [Read more...] about The “Harmless” Habit That Could Make Your Teeth Fall Out. Literally.
Sirona Galileos 3D Imaging
Have you ever seen a film at an IMAX movie theatre? The experience is breathtaking. With IMAX, you're not just watching a film - you become part of it. And, once you've experienced the difference, you'll never want to see a movie the “old way” again. At Parkview Dental we've invested in a 3-D imaging machine that makes regular X-rays seem like child's play, and takes you into the enhanced realm of modern dentistry. We're talking about the new … [Read more...] about Sirona Galileos 3D Imaging
Should You Ask Your Dentist about Getting an NTI appliance?
Jaw pain? Headaches? If either problem tends to plague you day in and day out, you may want to chat with your dentist, because both of these symptoms could be an indication of muscle tension that needs correcting. And, depending on the issue-at-hand, your dentist may fit you with an NTI appliance that could help reduce or eliminate these problems from your life. The trick is visiting your dentist for an expert opinion. What is an NTI device? An … [Read more...] about Should You Ask Your Dentist about Getting an NTI appliance?
Keeping Up With Your Dental Hygiene? The Rest of Your Body Will Thank You!
They say the mouth is the window to the body. All sorts of health concerns exhibit symptoms in the mouth: diabetes and celiac disease to name two. You may wonder then, if certain diseases can be detected in our mouth, is it also possible to prevent certain illnesses by taking better care of our teeth? Researchers think so, and they’re hard at work trying to find out which diseases a little flossing might help prevent. Endocarditis: This rare … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With Your Dental Hygiene? The Rest of Your Body Will Thank You!
Are You On a Diet and Getting More Cavities? Here’s Why
Too much of “this,” not enough of “that.” Sounds like the diagnosis of a less than stellar nutritional plan, doesn’t it? It’s also the diagnosis you might get from your dentist and doctor if your diet begins to wreak havoc with your teeth. If you follow a restrictive diet of any sort – for example, if you consider yourself vegan, or are a strict follower of Atkins or Paleo, you’re going to be lacking certain nutrients your teeth need to remain … [Read more...] about Are You On a Diet and Getting More Cavities? Here’s Why
What Type Of Electric Toothbrush Do We Recommend?
As much as we like to see you at our office, we know that we're just one part of the equation when it comes to your dental hygiene. That's why we're big believers in giving you the tools you'll need in between your visits. One of the tools we wholeheartedly support is the Philips Sonicare: a toothbrush that can eliminate up to seven times more plaque in a two-minute session than your regular one. The secret behind its success is the three … [Read more...] about What Type Of Electric Toothbrush Do We Recommend?
