For those of us with sensitive teeth, that frequent zing! is all too familiar. We’ve learned to avoid drinking ice water, biting into ice cream, or brushing too hard on a particular tooth. Or maybe your tooth sensitivity is new. Suddenly you need to avoid chewing on one side of your mouth. What gives? What is Tooth Sensitivity? When you feel a sharp but quick jolt of discomfort in response to a stimulus (like hot, cold, sweet, or acidic foods, … [Read more...] about What’s the Deal with Sensitive Teeth?
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Diplomate of American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Dr. Vadnais is a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. She has successfully completed the board certification requirements established by the ABDSM. Dr. Vadnais is also member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the only non-profit professional association dedicated exclusively to the practice of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Vadnais helps treat snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance … [Read more...] about Diplomate of American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Tooth Eruption Chart
Ever wonder when your kids' teeth are supposed to come in and fall out? Here's two nifty charts on that from the ADA. Teeth vary in size, shape and their location in the jaws. These differences enable teeth to work together to help you chew, speak and smile. They also help give your face its shape and form. At birth people usually have 20 baby (primary) teeth, which start to come in (erupt) at about 6 months of age. They fall out (shed) at … [Read more...] about Tooth Eruption Chart
Another Reason Not To Skip Your Dental Visits
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. It’s also among the most preventable and curable when caught early. And, believe it or not, your dentist is a critical partner when it comes to detecting this form of cancer. What is melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, and one of the most serious. Researchers are not certain as to its causes, but according to studies completed at the University of Minnesota, repeated … [Read more...] about Another Reason Not To Skip Your Dental Visits
Congratulations Sara and Ryan
Congratulations Sara and Ryan on the birth of your beautiful baby girl! Ella Marie was born on August 13 at 3:21pm. She was 6 lbs. 12 oz. and 18 inches long. Welcome to the Parkview Dental family... we are excited to meet you. … [Read more...] about Congratulations Sara and Ryan
Dental Health Topics How Do I Know My Kid is Brushing Properly?
It’s wonderful when our children are old enough to do things on their own. From dressing themselves as little ones to driving themselves to soccer practice as teenagers, the road to adulthood is full of opportunities to learn some independence. Brushing teeth is one of those duties most of us can hand off to our kiddos as they grow up. But with such an important task – one that is a key component to keeping a healthy mouth for a lifetime – how … [Read more...] about Dental Health Topics How Do I Know My Kid is Brushing Properly?
