Posts by E. Ball

A study published in the British Dental Journal suggests that non-smokers who exercise regularly have a 54% lower chance of developing gum disease than people that don’t exercise! This finding would suggest that yes, exercise affects oral health- specifically gum health. Interestingly, the same study found that non-smokers who only exercised 3 times a week…

April is Stress Awareness Month, so in the spirit of boosting awareness, we’re answering one of the most common questions that we get from patients: “can stress affect your dental health?” The short answer is yes, 100% stress can and will affect your teeth directly and indirectly. Most of the time, patients don’t even realize…

We often hear stories of teenagers and adults having their wisdom teeth taken out, which may lead some to wonder about their own wisdom teeth. For example, you might start to question what wisdom teeth are, where they are located, and if you have to get yours out as well. When do wisdom teeth grow…

Because damaged teeth cannot heal themselves, they need some help from a dentist to be repaired or replaced. Through a process called dental restoration, dentists can help restore a smile to its original glory even if the teeth have extensive tooth decay—and no one may have to know! Dental restorations are made from a fabricated…

February is National Snack Food Month! Snacking can quickly lead to over-eating, and too much snacking can have dental consequences. Therefore, it’s best to choose wisely, and to try to limit how frequently you snack. Likewise, we recommend sticking to the “most things in moderation is okay” rule. In other words, not every snack is…

Many Americans are under the assumption that if they don’t have dental insurance, they have to pay astronomical fees in order to get proper dental care. Surprise—that isn’t true. In fact, most dental insurances require subscribers to meet a deductible while paying a monthly premium only for them to find out that certain services (such…

The holidays are a time of happiness, family, friends, and indulgence (including the indulgence of sugar), to name a few. Often times when we get caught up in the holiday cheer, we tend to replace healthy foods with sweets and baked goods that are high in sugar. While everything in moderation is fine, some of…

More people struggle with orthodontic issues than we can count! Yet, few understand the importance of straight teeth and a proper bite. Straight, properly aligned teeth are crucial for a variety of different reasons. For one, oral hygiene is much easier to maintain when all of the teeth have a visible, flat surface area to…

There are times when teeth get chipped, discolored, or maybe you just want to fix a minor cosmetic defect on your tooth. In cases like these, dental bonding can help! Bonding is a dental treatment that involves preparing, applying, shaping, and curing a composite resin material to your tooth (or teeth) to fill in areas…

It is not too far of a stretch to say that there are a lot of misconceptions about dentistry. From rumors that spark fear to blatant falsehoods that dental treatment is not necessary, false knowledge can spread like wildfire. What is worse is when false information is spread and believed, it can become internalized and…