Watch Out for Oral Cancer

by Dr. Smith | Jan 28, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry

Each year, more than 30,000 Americans receive an oral cancer diagnosis. Unfortunately, less than 57 percent will live beyond five years. In fact, the death rate for oral cancer is higher than cervical cancer, Hodgkin’s disease, brain cancer, and liver cancer. Usually...

All About Nitrous Oxide

by Dr. Smith | Jan 21, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, Sedation Dentistry

One of the most commonly used sedatives in dentistry is laughing gas, often referred to as laughing gas. It provides an effective technique in sedation dentistry, allowing patients to feel carefree and happy and pain-free. If used correctly by qualified dentists,...

How Do You Define the Perfect Smile?

by Dr. Smith | Jan 14, 2022 | Blog, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Topics 1

Movie stars and celebrities often have stunningly beautiful smiles that immediately catch your eye. In recent years cosmetic dentistry has become far more popular, and many people want to emulate the smiles of famous people to help boost their self-confidence and...

What Your Diet Means to Your Mouth

by Dr. Smith | Jan 7, 2022 | Blog, Dental Topics 1, General Dentistry

What you eat and drink can affect your oral health. A balanced diet will boost your body’s natural immune system, helping to lower your risks for oral problems. There are also certain foods and drinks that you should avoid in order to pave the way for healthy gums and...

What Alternatives Do I have to a Root Canal Treatment?

by Dr. Smith | Dec 31, 2021 | Blog, Dental Topics 2, Root Canal Treatment

If you suspect you have an infected tooth, you might wonder if root canal treatment might be in your future. Do you have another option? Yes! One such alternative has been in existence for decades, but has only recently come to be more effective due to advancements in...

I Can’t Give Up my Coffee!!

by Dr. Smith | Dec 24, 2021 | Blog, Dental Information, Dental Topics 2

You’ve probably seen what coffee can do to a cup. Those brown stains that you see left on your cup are also sticking to your teeth. Coffee is especially hard on your teeth due to an ingredient called tannic acid, which gets into the grooves and pits of your tooth...