Many people overlook the importance of their dental checkups. Often enough, it’s just teeth cleaning, they rationalize, so why not skip it and continue to brush regularly? However, a dental checkup can be much more than teeth cleaning. Dr. Deborha Staten explains the importance of your six-month dental checkup. Why Dental Checkups Are a Priority […]
Connecting Heart Health and Oral Health
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? Did you also know that your heart health may be connected to your oral health? As strange as it seems, recent research has found that gum disease patients are at an increased risk of developing heart disease. Dentist Dr. […]
The Importance of Dental Fillings
A dental filling can be very important to the state of your oral health. Tooth decay begins with bacteria that attach to teeth and form plaque. Lingering in the mouth, these bacteria consume any leftover sugars and produce an acid byproduct that is capable of wearing away tooth enamel. As enamel wears away, a cavity […]