Overview of Gum Disease According to the CDC, 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and older have some form of gum disease (periodontal disease). Periodontitis (per-e-o-don-TIE-tis),is a gum infection that seriously damages the soft tissue. Without treatment, this gum...
Is Vaping Bad for Your Teeth? The long-term effect on health and safety of using e-cigarettes and other vaping products is still not well known. In the fall of 2019, federal and state health authorities began investigating an outbreak of a severe lung disease...
A New Year’s resolution is a decision to DO or not DO something to accomplish a personal goal or break a habit. We often make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or exercise more, but did you know there is an even easier resolution that only takes a...
Side Effects of the Medications You Take Everyday The number of individuals taking prescription medications have significantly increased over the past decade. A study was conducted by researchers who stated that nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription...
Tips for Dealing with COVID-19 During the Holidays Learn more about limiting your risk of infection with the Coronavirus and protect others during the holiday season. During the holidays, it is important to think about how to celebrate while keeping yourself and...
CEREC Same Day Crowns A dental crown is used as a tooth-shaped cover that restores a decayed or weak tooth. With CEREC and recent advances in dental technology, it is now faster and more effective than ever. Dr. Karim Morales utilizes CEREC, CAD/CAM tools, and an...
Brush twice a day and floss daily… We’ve all heard this tip! While this is a good suggestion, it may not be enough to keep your teeth and gums in the best shape possible. This blog will provide you with five tips to enhance your dental routine so you can keep your...
Dental Implants Finally! There’s a way to replace missing teeth, or loose dentures, with teeth that look and feel just like your natural teeth. Using dental implants to replace your missing teeth is the closest you can get to healthy, natural teeth. But what’s the...
Dental Bridges A dental bridge helps bridge the gap created by one or more missing teeth. It consists of two or more crowns for the teeth on both sides of the gap – these anchoring teeth are also known as abutment teeth. Then the false tooth or teeth will be...
Understand Your Dental Benefits Before They Expire IMPORTANT REMINDER: Almost all employer-sponsored dental insurance benefit plans typically reset their annual maximum on January 1st. Keep in mind, most of the time the money already paid into your plan doesn’t get...
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