by Scott Gourley | Dec 28, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
MANY HEALTH ISSUES rarely impact children, but that’s not the case with gum disease. Harmful oral bacteria don’t care how old we are, and kids and teenagers are at risk of developing gingivitis just like adults. Oral Hygiene and Hormones The primary cause...
by Scott Gourley | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
DO YOU HAVE questions for the dentist? There’s a good chance one of yours made our frequently asked questions list! Question 1: How often do I need to visit the dentist? For most people, we recommend a dental exam and cleaning twice a year. Even for patients...
by Scott Gourley | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
SMOKING IS AN incredibly unhealthy habit for the entire body, and that includes teeth and gums. 80% of oral cancer diagnoses are to those who smoke or chew tobacco. Early symptoms include odd white patches in the mouth, pain or mouth sores that persist, swelling,...
by Scott Gourley | Dec 7, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
IN ORDER TO EARN the ADA’s Seal of Acceptance, a tube of toothpaste must contain fluoride and must NOT contain sugar. Trace amounts of fluoride have been added to drinking water across the country for the better part of a century to prevent cavities. The history...
by Scott Gourley | Nov 29, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
HAVING A PLAN already in place can make a huge difference if an emergency comes up, and that definitely applies to dental emergencies like oral injuries. How do we plan ahead for unexpected injuries? That will depend on the particular situation. A Baby Tooth Gets...
by Scott Gourley | Nov 23, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
TOOTHACHES ARE NEVER fun, particularly for little kids who might not know what’s happening. They can be caused by a variety of things and are usually worth a visit to the dentist, especially if it’s still hurting after a couple of days, but what can...
