by development | Nov 28, 2018 | Cavities, Oral Health, Uncategorized
Fluoride Use in AdolescentsFluoride is a mineral that plays an essential role in oral health. In fact, the significant reduction in American tooth decay in recent decades can be attributed to a greater availability of fluoride in public water supplies, toothpaste, and...
by development | Nov 21, 2018 | Cavities, Dental Emergency, Oral Health, Uncategorized
Treating Gum Disease with AntibioticsWhy does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can even grow below the gumline. And this bacterial growth leads to...
by development | Nov 14, 2018 | Oral Health, Uncategorized
Oh no, not the dentist!If you or your children suffer from dental anxiety, you aren’t alone. According to the Cleveland Clinic, between nine and 15 percent of Americans admit to feeling sufficiently afraid of going to the dentist to avoid making an appointment. The...
by development | Nov 7, 2018 | Cancer, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health, Uncategorized
How do I prevent oral cancer?The fact is, according to the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 40,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or pharyngeal cancer this year, resulting in more than 8,000 deaths. Men face twice the risk of developing oral cancer as women,...
by development | Oct 31, 2018 | Cavities, Dental Emergency, Emergency Room, Oral Health
Common Emergency Care Visits: Toothaches or abscessesDental problems do not always wait for normal office hours. Broken fillings or damaged teeth are common reasons for emergency treatment. Toothaches and abscesses can also require prompt attention. Dr. Philip...
by development | Oct 17, 2018 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Oral Health
My child has canker sores! How can I help?According to the American Association of Pediatric Density, roughly one in five children suffers from canker sores. Canker sores are small sores that appear inside the cheeks, on the lips, on the surface of the gums, and under...
