The term “gummy smile” is often used to describe having too much gum tissue visible in a full smile. This may occur with a single tooth, several teeth, or all teeth. Regardless, the disproportion of gum-to-tooth or uneven gum line causes some people to feel self-conscious about smiling. Some feel… Read More…
In 2010, the CDC reported Atrial Fibrillation affected 2.7 million in the US. A-Fib places patients at a high risk for clots, strokes and heart failure. Could dental cleanings (which remove plaque through ‘scaling’) reduce your risk of atrial fibrillation? According to findings in new research, a relationship between periodontal… Read More…
Even though some people with sleep problems are of a ‘normal’ weight for their height, many tend to struggle with their weight. Research has shown that sleep disorders contribute to weight gain, and no wonder. When a body feels fatigued and wrung out during the day, it’s difficult to push… Read More…
Tooth loss has many frustrations. Denture wearers often endure discomfort, reduced confidence, decreased ability to chew and enjoy foods, and daily inconvenience. While many acknowledge these ordeals as normal, they are often unaware of an underlying occurrence taking place … bone loss. Bone loss has an even greater impact to… Read More…
If your tooth edges look flat or you occasionally wake up with jaw soreness, you may be grinding your teeth while your sleep. Nighttime teeth grinding is a habit of one-third of Americans and employs ten times the force of normal chewing. Not surprisingly, it contributes to problems such as… Read More…
As a dentist, I strive to ensure all areas in our practice create a positive experience for every patient. Yet, when a patient leaves our practice, whether due to insurance constraints or relocation or other reason, I’m disappointed. Of course, my staff and I know that some patients are unable… Read More…
This morning, I read an article about an Oklahoma City dentist who has potentially put over 7,000 patients at risk for Hepatitis B and C as well as HIV. This is shocking, especially since the majority of dentists abide by very strict guidelines in the prevention of exposure to any… Read More…
These days, I don’t have lots of photos of me, mostly because I’m the one taking the pictures! However, when I see myself in a photo, it is usually with the well-rehearsed smile I’ve been using in poses most of my adult life. Yet, when I’m with friends and family,… Read More…
The upfront costs of dental implants are typically the only obstacle for some patients who want to replace missing teeth. Although the long term cost efficiency of dental implants makes them a better option than other tooth replacement alternatives, dental implants do have a failure rate. Here are tips to… Read More…
Oral cancer is cancer of the mouth and most commonly involves the lips or the tongue. It may also occur on the gums, roof of the mouth, under the tongue or lining of cheeks. If the cancer is found early, before it can spread to other tissues, the survival rate is… Read More…
