New Year- New Smile!

Published on January 3, 2013 by

Starting the new year with a resolution to exercise more, eat less and take more time for ourselves. These are all excellent goals, but it is also important to make your dental health a priority. If its been more than six months since your last checkup, contact us to schedule  an appointment.

We at Parkview Dental and Prosthodontics care about your smile!

Healthy Smiles

Published on December 18, 2012 by

Clean teeth and a healthy white smile can boost self confidence. White smiles can also benefit you in aspects of your job, your dating and more. Keeping your smile healthy and white is easy if you put the work into keeping your mouth healthy.

 

Top 5 Holiday Dental tips

Published on December 11, 2012 by

Holiday Tips

1. Don’t crack nuts with your teeth. Squirrels can do that, not humans. Cracking a tooth can be very painful resulting in the urgent need for a root canal and crown. Be smart when muching on those delicious holiday nuts, use a nutcracker!

2. Be very carefull when eating caramel popcorn. Biting down on a single unpopped kernal of popcorn too hard can break a tooth.

3. Don’t give into the temptation to bite down on candy canes. Savor the pepperminty -goodness!

4. Don’t bite tags off clothing. That’s what scissors are used for!

5. Brush and floss your teeth after eating cookies, pies and sweets. The greatest cause of dental decay is from sugary food left on or around your teeth.

Be thankful for your teeth and a healthy smile. If you are not,  contact our office for a free consultation and we will help you get a reason to smile!

Symptom: Toothache

Published on November 27, 2012 by

Young man grimacing with a toothache

If your mouth or jaw hurt, it could be from a toothache. Toothaches usually indicate a cavity but they can also signal gum disease. In some cases, a toothache is a sign of an abscess or impacted tooth. A toothache should be evaluated by a dentist right away to determine the cause of the problem and prevent the tooth from dying.

Dont delay! Contact our office to schedule an appointment for a consultation.

Prevent Bad Breath

Published on November 15, 2012 by

 

Dental studies show that about 85 percent of people with persistent bad breath, also known as halitosis have a dental problem that is to blame. Good oral hygiene is essential in preventing bad breath. Regular check ups and cleanings are the best way to make sure that you are maintaining good oral hygiene.

How do I make sure my kid’s teeth are clean after eating candy?

Published on October 25, 2012 by

To decrease the risk of developing cavities, make sure your kids thoroughly brush their teeth after eating candy. Check to be sure your child removes any sugar pieces from the surface of the teeth and around the gumline. Keep an especially close eye on the back of the mouth and molars. Chewy candies easily lodge themselves in between these teeth.

Did You Know??

Published on October 15, 2012 by

Oral health problems are linked to general health conditions:

  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Bone/Tooth loss
  • Heart Disease

Preventative dentistry can help you maintain your smile!

Don’t wait until you have a problem, call today for a checkup!

Oral Hygiene

Published on October 9, 2012 by

Did you know that clean teeth can help prevent a heart attack?

Researchers have found that the most common strain of bacteria in dental plaque can cause blood clots when they escape into the bloodstream.

Call to schedule an appointment today!

 

Published on September 24, 2012 by

Periodontitis is associated with increased risk of developing atherosclerosis: this association is independant and cannot be attributed to shared risk factors.

Is it Snoring or Sleep Apnea?

Published on July 9, 2012 by

Is It Snoring or Sleep Apnea?
About 80 million people in North America snore, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter?
 
Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct the airway and cause you to snore, including allergies drinking before bed, being overweight and having large tonsils or a deviated septum.
 
If you snore now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about. But chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a more serious sleep disorder. People with sleep apnea stop breathing in their sleep – sometimes up to 100 hundred times an hour – for one minute or longer. Left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your chances of serious health conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. At a minimum, you may feel groggy in the morning or unable to concentrate during the day.
 
The good news is sleep apnea is treatable. The two most common ways to treat sleep apnea are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which is administered by a physician, and oral appliance therapy, which is administered by a dentist. CPAP therapy can be very effective for people with sleep apnea, but some find it difficult to sleep with a mask. More people are increasingly turning to the oral appliances administered by dentists. Oral appliances are small, flexible devices that look like mouthguards. They increase the airway space and reduce air velocity and soft tissue vibration (snoring) by moving the lower jaw into a forward position. Patients who have tried both say that oral appliances are more comfortable to wear, easier to care for and very cost-effective.
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