The holiday season is one filled of festive fun, family time, food, and fellowship among friends. It may also mean a calendar packed with parties, days of travel, and long excursions to the mall. The last thing you want during this joyous time of year is to get sick. At my dental office in Warsaw,… Read more »
What to Expect if You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Awhile
Several things can keep you from visiting the dentist every six months as normally recommended. A bad experience, a fear of the dentist, finances, or maybe you’re just too busy. However, when you make the decision to get back in the dental chair, you may still feel reluctant. The team at my Warsaw dental office… Read more »
How Mouth Breathing Impacts Dental Health
We all know brushing and flossing are important for a healthy mouth. However, there are some other things that are important to do, and to avoid, to keep your smile in tip-top shape. One of the things to avoid doing a lot is breathing through your mouth. While it may sound like a simple, involuntary… Read more »
“Do I Need to Take Antibiotics Before my Dental Visit?”
Taking antibiotics prior to a visit to your Warsaw dentist used to be a common practice if you had a heart condition or received a joint replacement; however, this may no longer be the case. Recent research has shown that the use of too many antibiotics could actually outweigh the benefits, and using them as… Read more »
Female Hormones & Their Impact on Oral Health
Women undergo several hormonal changes throughout their lives, causing hormone levels to fluctuate. This fluctuation can not only cause changes in the body, but in the mouth as well. At my Warsaw dental office, we want to cater to our female patients, and this blog can explain how their hormonal changes affect their oral health…. Read more »
Missing Teeth? Dental Implants Can Help
If you’re missing teeth due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or other reasons, you’re not alone. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss. Prior to technological advancements in dentistry, the only option to replace missing teeth was either a bridge or dentures. However, at my dental office in Warsaw, we’d like… Read more »
No Fear Dentistry
Did you know nearly 75% of adults in the U.S. have some fear of going to the dentist? In fact, fear of the dentist is so common that there are two names for it—odontophobia and dentophia! There are many reasons behind a fear of the dentist: A personal traumatic or painful experience Impersonal, uncaring dentists… Read more »