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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Jul. 09, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read more -
Tell us about your summer!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
The dog days of summer are upon us, and what better time for the doctor and our team to ask our patients about their summer!
Whether you visited our nation’s capital,
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Emma Roberts Confesses to Having a Major Sweet Tooth While Expecting
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Emma Roberts, star of American Horror Story (and niece of actress Julia Roberts), welcomed her first child at the end of 2020. She confessed that her love of sweets Read more -
Treating Gum Disease with Antibiotics
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Why does gum disease develop? Our mouths are home to bacteria, which form a film called plaque. Plaque sticks to the surfaces of our teeth, at the gumline, and can
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Untreated Gum Disease Could Cost You Your Implant
posted: Jun. 19, 2021.
Your teeth can take decades of daily biting and chewing and not miss a beat. But they do have a nemesis, dental disease, which can easily get the upper Read more -
My gums are inflamed. What can I do?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Inflamed gums are a fairly common dental issue, but unfortunately, many people don't take the problem seriously enough. If you ignore inflamed gums and continue your usual routine, you could
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Your 'Toothache' Might Actually be Unrelated to Your Teeth
posted: Jun. 09, 2021.
When you see your dentist about mouth pain, you expect to hear that it's a decayed or fractured tooth, or maybe a gum infection. But you might be surprised Read more -
Don't Be Wary of a Root Canal - Here's How It Could Save Your Tooth
posted: May 30, 2021.
Here's the bad news: One of your teeth has tooth decay. But here's even worse news: The decay has entered the pulp and root canals in the heart of Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: May 20, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read more -
What We Can Learn From Those With Chronic Jaw Pain and Discomfort
posted: May 10, 2021.
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is an umbrella term for a number of chronic jaw problems. These conditions cause recurring pain for 10 to 30 million Americans, especially women of Read more -
CT Imaging Technology Can Improve Outcomes for Complex Dental Problems
posted: Apr. 30, 2021.
The mouth is a crowded place with nerves, blood vessels and sinus cavities sharing common space with the teeth and gums. Although important in their own right, these structures Read more -
Looking To Freshen Up Your Smile? Try Veneers!
posted: Apr. 29, 2021.
Dental veneers from your dentist in Morrisville, NC, can improve your smile. It’s natural for your smile to lose a little pizazz, especially as you get older. Everyday habits, the aging Read more -
See Your Dentist ASAP If You Have a Loose Permanent Tooth
posted: Apr. 20, 2021.
Unless you're 6 years old and on speed dial with the Tooth Fairy, a loose tooth isn't a good feeling. It's also a sign something is wrong in your Read more -
Vivica Fox and Zendaya Have This in Common: A Gorgeous Smile
posted: Apr. 10, 2021.
Kill Bill fans have been pressing for a third installment of the stylized revenge tale since Kill Bill, Volume 2 hit the theaters in 2004. Finally, filmmaker Quentin Tarantino Read more -
Frequent Sinus Infections? Take a Trip to Your Dentist
posted: Mar. 31, 2021.
If you suffer frequent sinus infections, you might want to see a dentist. No, really—your recurring sinusitis might stem from a decayed tooth. Tooth decay can start as a cavity, Read more