by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Gum Disease, Improve Your Oral Health
In 2012, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a study that found almost half of American adults aged 30 or older (approximately 64.7 million people) have some form of gum disease. For adults 65 and older, the percentage of adults with gum disease...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
Patients are often worried about red, swollen, and bleeding gums. While this is understandable, and you should absolutely see a dentist to have it checked out, there are several common causes. The good news is that not all of them are cause for concern. We all know...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
We often hear about sleep apnea when it comes to sleeping disorders, but what exactly is it? Sleep apnea is the temporary stoppage of breathing during sleep. There are typically three types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and mixed. Obstructive is the most...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
When it comes to fluoride in water, there are many misconceptions and myths out there. Fluoride exists naturally in virtually all water supplies and has been recognized as an important nutrient for healthy teeth. Fluoride is a mineral and, in the correct amounts,...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
Preventative care is THE best way to keep your teeth and gums HEALTHY!! Do your best to utilize the numerous products that have been developed with your dental health in mind. Preventive dentistry begins with YOU. Seeing your dentist and your hygienist regularly...
by Zola Makrauer | Dental Tips, Improve Your Oral Health
In a perfect world, we would all have our teeth and everyone would brush and floss and all of our dental checkups would be amazing!! Sometimes, though, we run into situations that are beyond our control. All the brushing and flossing in the world won’t matter if...
