A Traditional Sleep Study for Sleep Apnea – Is There Another Option?
If you suspect you or a loved one suffer from sleep apnea, you’ve probably also given some thought to a traditional sleep study to be officially diagnosed. Going to a sleep study clinic for an overnight, with all those wires attached to you, doesn’t probably sound like a very fun night out. What if there […]
Keeping Your Child’s Silver Smile Shiny: A Mother’s Thoughts
My 12 year old daughter started her journey with braces in March of 2017. Since then, she’s had to learn how to take care of her teeth a little differently than she did before starting orthodontia. Of my three kids, Katie is the child who thrives on routine the most. She packs her school backpack […]
PLDC + CEREC = LOVE
We’ve been talking a lot about our CEREC lately both in the office and on Facebook. CEREC is an acronym for Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics or CEramic REConstruction. This two part system has revolutionized crowns and bridges in our office. Just this week, we had a technician out to perform some routine service […]
Charcoal Whitening: Yay or Nay?
I’m a sucker for online businesses that conveniently mail you fun, little luxury products once a month or every quarter. Ipsy, BirchBox and ScentBird are a few of my favorite companies that offer monthly subscriptions for about $15. At the insistence of a friend that raved about the products she received from the company Fab, […]
Choosing The Best Tools for You Kids: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Floss and Mouthwash
After our blog about kids and toothbrushing, we thought we’d take this topic one step further and talk about choosing the best tools to give your child to help them take care of their teeth. There are many, many choices out there. Where do you start? Sometimes it can be overwhelming. Let’s break it down […]
Kids and Toothbrushing: A Mom’s Scoop
Brushing your teeth for a full two minutes twice a day is extremely important. My kids have been known to go into the bathroom, “brush”, and return to their activity in less than 30 seconds. Either I’m raising the world’s fastest thorough toothbrushers, or I have extremely lazy kids sometimes when it comes to toothbrushing. […]
Thoughts About Teeth From a Dentist’s Wife
I often get asked about teeth because people know my husband is a dentist. Luckily, I rarely get the full, open mouth view with a finger pointing to a tooth in the grocery store. People usually save that treat for my husband. Trust me, that has happened before and not just once. All teasing aside, […]
Is an Electric Toothbrush Really That Amazing?
I’m sure you’ve seen television commercials and online advertising for electric toothbrushes that promise a superior clean and a fresh-from-the-dentist feeling in your mouth after using them. Is an electric toothbrush really that amazing? From my personal experience, absolutely! My husband is a dentist. I am extremely conscious of my teeth and I feel as […]
Breaking Down Dental Implants
Have you ever wondered what a dental implant is? Maybe you’ve had a tooth removed and your dentist has offered implants as a replacement option. In this blog post, I will focus on discussing the components that make up an implant restoration. Let’s start by explaining what makes up a dental implant. Wikipedia defines dental […]
“I’ve got TMJ.” • “We all have TMJ. Let’s talk about Bruxism and Occlusal Guards.”
Bruxism (BRUK-siz-um) is a condition in which you grind, gnash or clench your teeth. -Excerpt from the Mayo Clinic website, www.mayoclinic.org Do you wake up in the mornings with dull headaches? Do you consistently have pain in your jaw? Have you ever noticed yourself clenching your teeth when you’re concentrating or stressed? Do […]