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Is There an Act Three for Our Teeth?
- posted: Dec. 17, 2024
Act One: Those 20 adorable baby teeth which begin arriving when you’re about six months old and are probably gone by the time you’re twelve. Act Two: The 32 (if you Read More
I can't stop grinding my teeth! How can a dentist help?
- posted: Dec. 10, 2024
the doctor will tell you that while you are sleep, your mouth may be very active. If you find yourself waking up with headaches, facial pain, neck aches, or a Read More
Can my child really avoid tooth decay?
- posted: Dec. 03, 2024
Great question! Yes, in fact, tooth decay is preventable! Decay, which is caused by sugars left in your child’s mouth, can turn into an acid, which in turn can break Read More
Root Canal FAQs
- posted: Nov. 26, 2024
Most people hear the word root canal and panic. With today’s state of the art equipment and improved local anesthetic devices, and some knowledge, a root canal does not have Read More
Whitening an Artificial Tooth
- posted: Nov. 19, 2024
It’s a bit of a contradiction: you are justifiably proud of your beautiful dental work, but you don’t want it to be obvious when you smile. Dental prosthetics such as Read More
Teeth Grinding: Not just a bad habit, but a dental concern
- posted: Nov. 12, 2024
Perhaps you don't even know you grind your teeth. Maybe a spouse or loved one woke you up in the middle of the night and made you aware of what Read More
Cold Comfort
- posted: Nov. 05, 2024
The sounds of the season are filling the air—falling leaves rustling along the sidewalk, football cheers, holiday greetings—and the coughs and sneezes of your fellow sufferers. Yes, it’s cold and Read More
What are the five things I should do in between visits?
- posted: Oct. 29, 2024
When it comes to keeping your smile looking its best, good oral hygiene is a must! Good oral health habits should start early and continue throughout your lifetime. Here, the Read More
Ouch! Are You Biting Your Cheeks More Often?
- posted: Oct. 22, 2024
You’re biting into something delicious, and, Ouch! You bite into something you didn’t mean to—the inside of your tender cheek. Painful moments like this happen every now and again. But if Read More
What Are Chalky Teeth?
- posted: Oct. 15, 2024
You’ve always taken care of your child’s smile. You make sure thorough brushing and flossing take place twice a day. You serve foods high in vitamins and minerals and low Read More
Osteoporosis and Oral Health
- posted: Oct. 08, 2024
Today, the doctor and our team at Waterview Dental thought we would examine the relationship between osteoporosis and oral health, since 40 million Americans have osteoporosis or are at high Read More
Fall’s in the Air? Think Fall Dental Care
- posted: Oct. 01, 2024
Whether you already miss the sun’s bright rays, or can’t wait for some cool, crisp weather and colorful leaves, summer is making way for fall. And the change of seasons Read More
Is a Lost Tooth a Lost Cause?
- posted: Sep. 24, 2024
We’re used to seeing athletes wearing mouthguards at practice or play, because dental trauma is one of the most common (and predictable) sports injuries. But it’s not just athletes who Read More
Dental X-Ray Safety
- posted: Sep. 17, 2024
It's easy to be skeptical about X-rays whether we speak of a full-body X-ray or a dental X-ray. Radiation is radiation. It's vital to know all the facts before judging Read More
What is a water pick and do I need one?
- posted: Sep. 10, 2024
Water picks, sometimes called “oral irrigators,” make an excellent addition to your regular home care regimen of brushing and flossing. Especially helpful to those who suffer from periodontal disease and Read More