by Laraway Family Dentistry | Apr 30, 2018 | Dentistry General, Jaw, Teeth-gums
Bruxism, the involuntary or habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep… which can cause jaw pain, headaches, damage teeth and more, may be helped with the use of Botox, as discussed at the Daily Beast. The discussion referenced a report found much...
by siteadmin | Dec 13, 2017 | Dentistry General, Periodontics, Teeth-gums
When someone points a camera at you and says “smile!”, most people are quick to comply. For the thousands affected by tooth loss, however, it more often than not brings feelings of embarrassment or shame. You might be surprised to learn that, in most cases, tooth...
by siteadmin | Nov 15, 2017 | Other Services, Teeth-gums
Whether from a large cavity, cracked tooth, or other events, sometimes treatment involves more than cleanings and fillings. Sometimes, bacteria makes its way into your tooth’s root and inflames the pulp. When this happens, your tooth needs a more complex solution. It...
by siteadmin | Oct 25, 2017 | Teeth-gums
Pacifier use and thumb sucking is ingrained in our culture so much so most people don’t think twice about it. However, some activities come with potentially harmful side effects and it’s good to evaluate our habits from time to time. Could Your Baby’s Pacifier Use Be...
by siteadmin | Oct 18, 2017 | Food, Teeth-gums
Eating a lot of sugar in foods and drinks may seem harmless and it definitely is a common part of our culture. They just taste so good, after all. However, sugar can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums, not to mention the damaging effects it can have on other parts of...
by siteadmin | Oct 9, 2017 | Gums, Teeth-gums
While research has indicated a connection for years, a recent study now finds an even stronger correlation between gum disease and dementia. According to this study, “gum disease has now been linked to a 70% increased risk of Alzheimer’s.” But what does one have to do...
