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A bone graft is a surgical procedure in which healthy bone tissue is transferred to a site where there is significant bone loss. The body uses this healthy tissue to help repair or rebuild the bone in that area. Bone grafts can actually be performed virtually anywhere in the body, but they’re common in dental […]

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Oral Health Connection   Oral health has a big impact on your confidence and appearance, but it can have other implications in your life as well. In fact, oral health is correlated with other health conditions of varying severity. One of the more serious connections exists between oral health and Alzheimer’s […]

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?   Wisdom teeth received their name because they typically come in much later than other adult teeth—perhaps when you’re older and “wiser.” Unfortunately, however, wisdom teeth don’t really make you feel wise at all; in fact, all they typically make you feel is pain. What are wisdom teeth? Wisdom […]

There are many common causes of dental pain: cavities, tooth fractures, damaged fillings, unhealthy gums, and more could all be to blame. Another potential culprit: a dental abscess. What is a dental abscess? A dental abscess is essentially a buildup of pus caused by a bacterial infection in the teeth or gums. There are three […]

“You’re never fully dressed without a smile.”   That may be true, but besides completing your look, smiling has other benefits, too. In fact, smiling can actually impact your health! Here’s how: Smiling lowers stress, heart rate, and blood pressure.   Smiling releases certain chemicals into the bloodstream—like dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin—that can have a […]

Losing a tooth can be a traumatic experience—and an embarrassing one. Especially if the gap in your smile is conspicuous, you might feel self-conscious about your missing tooth and about your appearance in general.   If you lose a permanent tooth, your first thought is probably “How can I fix this as soon as possible?” […]

Your dentist can help keep your smile happy and healthy, and there’s no substitute for regular care from a dental professional. That said, the biggest thing you can do to really take care of your teeth, gums, and overall oral health is focus on the things you do every day, at home. Your daily oral […]

When most people think of botox, they think of sculpted faces and smoothed out wrinkles. While it’s true that botox is frequently used for cosmetic purposes, it has medical uses as well. In fact, botox can be used to help with things like chronic migraines, lazy eye, eye twitching, and excessive sweating. One more use […]

Cancer is a devastating and scary diagnosis, no matter what type of cancer it is. This is why it is useful to know more about certain types of cancer, including early symptoms, how to detect it, what steps to take, and what to expect over the course of treatment. Oral cancer is most often described […]

Regular visits to your dentist are absolutely essential if you want to keep your teeth and gums healthy and strong. Dentists are able to spot, diagnose, and treat most oral health care problems, because they have the right training and tools at their disposal. One of those tools is the x-ray. Dental x-rays are one […]