“Be sure not to use a straw while drinking anything over the next few days, okay?” Huh? What? Reading this, you might think this is the strangest bit of advice a dentist could ever offer. Don’t drink from a straw? But, why? Because after a tooth extraction, drinking from a straw can lead to a painful, albeit temporary condition, termed “dry socket.” So, what is dry socket exactly, and other than staying away from your friendly fast-food soda … [Read more...] about What Is Dry Socket? And, How You Can Avoid It.
What You Need to Know about a Tooth Abscess
The first thing you need to know about a tooth abscess, is that it’s an infection you don’t want to get. The second is that in nearly all cases, they’re entirely preventable through good dental hygiene. With that in mind, let’s take a look at exactly what an abscess is, and what can happen when an abscess advances, how to avoid one, and what treatment options may look like. An abscess is serious business, and the consequences of not seeking … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know about a Tooth Abscess
The Perfect Road Map To Health
On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the unchartered West of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky Mountains. What next, they wondered? Without a map, they were forced to do what explorers do – explore, and hope for the best. So, that got us thinking. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a handy map you could use to chart your own dental health? With that in … [Read more...] about The Perfect Road Map To Health
Happy 4th of July!
On behalf of our entire office, we wanted to wish everybody a safe, happy and delicious 4th of July! … [Read more...] about Happy 4th of July!
Can Bad Oral Health Signal Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is in the news a lot lately, and for good reason. The illness, which infamously includes 300+ symptoms ranging from abdominal distress to irritability and depression, is caused by a severe intolerance to gluten, and can affect the body so diversely that even the tooth enamel of a celiac isn’t spared. Undiagnosed in 83% of all cases, Celiac disease is worthy of your attention – particularly when the end result can be multiple tooth … [Read more...] about Can Bad Oral Health Signal Celiac Disease?
Happy Father’s Day
We’d like to congratulate all our dads on a job well done. We know you’re asked to do a lot of things - honey-do lists, late-night homework help, butterfly kisses, and everything in between. But we’re going to ask you to do one more thing: Please enjoy your special day! … [Read more...] about Happy Father’s Day
