Blood pressure readings might seem the usual when you go to your general physician. You may have seen blood pressure machines at drug stores. Some people even keep blood pressure cuffs at home to get a regular reading. However, why would a dentist ever need to take your blood pressure? Oral Health and Heart Disease… Read more »
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Trimming Gums Down to Size
What is the definition of a “gummy smile?” If the ratio between someone’s teeth and gums is disproportionate, it can really damage confidence and self-esteem. Confident smiles are an important part of a high quality of life. People that have excess gum tissue are likely to feel self-conscious about the way their smile looks, since… Read more »
Oh Say Can you CEREC?
What is a dental crown? It is essentially a cap placed over a tooth to restore strength, shape and girth of teeth, when appearance and function have been compromised. Permanent crowns are generally fashioned from various metals, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all composite-resin, or all porcelain. The crown is cemented onto the tooth, providing a full encasement of… Read more »
How Dry is your Mouth?
A dental issue you may have heard of or even experienced is known as dry mouth. The laymen’s term is fairly self-explanatory and straight forward, but that which causes the condition is not always so obvious. When your salivary glands fail to produce ample amounts of saliva, your mouth becomes very dry inside. This annoying… Read more »
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