Category: Oral Health Care

When you’re suffering from ‘pulpitis’ you need a root canal treatment. Pulpitis is pulp inflammation in the innermost portion of a tooth. From there, the infection seeps down to the tooth root. While cavities and other types of oral infection occurring on the tooth’s surface do not require surgery, pulpitis can not be handled without […]

The hazards surrounding vaping ( using E-Cigarettes) are not entirely clear. First, we do know that they can cause burns to the face and even can explode causing significant injury!  Secondly, with this being a fairly new product, more research is needed in this area. But, we found a recent study that indicates E-Cigarette vapors […]

Before, during and after Cancer treatment it is necessary to keep up with your oral health routine. Cancer and cancer treatments can impact your mouth. Talk to your Dentist about your specific treatment and what you can do to keep up with your oral health. Here are some points to consider…. Brush, Floss and See […]

Soda and Energy Drinks How do soda, energy drinks and sugary drinks affect your teeth? Tooth Decay is caused by bacteria in the mouth using sugar from foods and drinks to produce acids that dissolve and damage the teeth. Sugar sweetened beverages have high levels of sugar and drinking these can significantly contribute to tooth […]

Occlusal Equilibration By definition: The need for occlusal equilibration is usually diagnosed as part of therapy for TMJ Disorder patients. In occlusal equilibration the chewing surfaces of the teeth are reshaped. This reshaping procedure has been found to be the solution for many conditions which can cause discomfort in the head, neck and shoulders. Also, […]