Excessive clenching or grinding of the teeth will often lead to future problems for the teeth, jaws and mouth. Many people may be unaware that they are clenching or grinding their teeth, as it often occurs during sleeping hours. Teeth grinding can be caused by a variety of factors: Stress Anxiety Sleep Disorders An abnormal […]
A source of confusion in Dentistry for several years has been the use of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to certain dental procedures. We have devoted this issue of our Office Newsletter to review the latest recommendations and protocols in the use of antibiotic premedication prior to dental treatment. Antibiotic prophylaxis has historically been recommended for certain […]
Dry mouth (or xerostomia) is a condition that results from reduced saliva production and has become an increasing problem among adults and senior citizens. Saliva is vital to everyday processes, such as tasting, swallowing, speech and digestion. Saliva also helps defend against tooth decay, as well as bacterial, fungal & viral infections. What are the […]
Good nutrition and diet are important for your overall health, and that includes the health of your teeth. How does diet affect your oral health? Tooth decay or cavities are caused by acid that develops from interaction between oral bacteria and food deposits left on your teeth. Certain foods and snacks which are either sticky […]
There are a variety of oral health care products on the market and it can be confusing when standing before shelf after shelf of toothbrushes, pastes, rinses and other dental care products. We thought it would be a good idea to discuss some of our recommendations in this issue of our Quarterly Newsletter which would […]
We are often put in the uncomfortable position of ‘middle-man’ in the relationship between patients and their insurance companies. We decided to devote this Newsletter to answer and explain some of the questions we are frequently asked about dental insurance and our office insurance policies. Dental insurance can help many patients reduce their cost of […]
There have been some recent articles and controversy in the news in regards to x-rays (medical & dental). We have decided to devote this issue of our Newsletter to answer our patient’s questions and explain our office protocol in regards to x-rays. Benefits of Dental X-rays Dental X-rays help us detect cavities, infections, gum disease, […]