The chronic inflammatory processes associated with “Gum Disease†can lead to chronic inflammation in other parts of your body . The health of your mouth plays a significant role in your overall health , and many patients do not realize this . Bleeding and infected gums are an “ open wound “ and therefore create […]
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There are many environmental and lifestyle factors that affect how our skin ages . As we get older , our skin slows down or even stops producing collagen and elastin . These proteins are essential for maintaining tissue moisture , elasticity , and tone , all which contribute to healthy firm skin and resistance to […]
Millions of dental implants have been placed all over the world . Some dental implants do very well for many years and others do not . Have you ever thought about why implants are lost or fail ? There are many factors that lead to an implant failing and being lost . Some are these […]
Millions of Americans Snore Snoring is more then an annoyance that keeps some sleep partners in separate bedrooms. Snoring affects your health and the health of those that you live with. Of the millions affected, over 60 percent have some type of sleep apnea. Sleep Apnea or Sleep Disturbed Breathing is a medical condition that […]
Tongue ties (ankyloglossia ) are caused by an unusually short, thick lingual frenum, a membrane connecting the underside of the tongue to the floor of the mouth .  Tongue ties can vary in severity from mild cases  to complete ankyloglossia where the tongue is fully attached to the floor of the mouth . Tongue ties can keep […]
How can you have a “perfect” smile if the rest of the picture doesn’t match? According to Dr. Gordon Patzer, the author of “The Physical Attractiveness Phenomenon”, the components of the face do not contribute equally to the evaluation of physical attractiveness. There is a perceived hierarchy in that some of the facial components are […]
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An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Our objective is to have healthy, happy young patients grow up with the knowledge and hygiene techniques to help maintain their oral health for their entire lives. Many young children present without issues; however, thorough screening may help identify early potential problems and correct them […]