Most people understand the impacts poor oral health can have on your teeth and mouth, such as tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. But, can bad teeth cause health problems in other areas of your body? Oral health issues, such as gum disease, could increase your risk of other health issues, such as heart  … Read More

Dentists and their staff may seem to be speaking a different language with all the “dental lingo” they use when providing care for their dental patients. Some patients are familiar with dental terminology and abbreviations that their dentists and hygienists use. Other patients aren’t. In some cases, the professional dental terms dental providers use are  … Read More

Since e-cigarettes first became available in the early 2000s, they have gained popularity among smokers and nonsmokers alike. Many people choose to use e-cigarettes because they appear to be a safer alternative to smoking tobacco, and makers of these products have advertised them as a means to quit smoking. However, uncertainties remain about the potential  … Read More

Childhood snoring is more than just an endearing phase. Especially in children, snoring can point to something more serious. Regular, habitual snoring is typically indicative of a sleep disorder. The problem is more widespread than many people realize — roughly 10 percent of children snore regularly. Of this population, between two and four percent have Obstructive Sleep  … Read More

All of these terms refer to porcelain restorations that fix teeth with significant damage. A “crown” and a “cap” are the same thing. These are used when there is enough damage to the tooth that it has to be covered completely in order to restore its health and function. Inlays and onlays are very similar  … Read More