by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
We all know stress is bad for our health. It is known to be a contributing factor in heart disease, obesity, headaches, anxiety, gastrointestinal problems, and more. When you’re stressed out, it affects every part of your body. This includes your mouth. While it’s not...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
If you decide to have porcelain veneers put on your teeth, it’s important to properly maintain them. Fortunately, maintaining your veneers is like keeping your natural teeth healthy. A patient with a set of veneers needs to practice good oral health. This means...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
Teeth become sensitive when the enamel wears away, leaving the more sensitive dentin underneath exposed, and/or their roots are exposed. Once this happens, it’s important to see Dr. Makrauer or Dr. Miller, so that they can help you determine the cause of your...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health, Uncategorized
Gum disease is extremely common in American adults, but not many are aware of what puts them at risk of developing it. Everything from tobacco consumption to poor diet to hormone changes can increase your chances of developing gum disease. Here are a few of those risk...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health, Uncategorized
When we go to the dentist, we tend to think that the professional working in our mouth is only concerned with our dental health. This is because we often forget that dental health is a reflection of what’s going on in the rest of our bodies and vice versa. While you...
by Zola Makrauer | Gum Disease, Improve Your Oral Health
Gum disease is caused by the bacteria in plaque. While good oral hygiene helps prevent gum disease from developing, it is still important to know the four stages of gum disease: gingivitis, mild periodontitis, moderate periodontitis, and severe periodontitis. Patients...
