TROY, MI - Google, Yelp and Yahoo! have quickly become staples to the online community, and are used daily. To expand on the availability of these popular search engines, Drs. Debra Halsey and William Carmody, Troy family dentists, encourage their patients to provide feedback through reviews via Google, Yahoo! and Yelp. By sharing their experiences, patients can further expand Rochester Dental by providing insight into what works and what doesn't...more
PEACHTREE CITY, GA-Dr. Peter Harris, dentist from Peachtree City, is happy to be offering an easy to use appointment request form on his practice's website. By using this tool, patients are now able to schedule an appointment without having to even pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is able to offer this service to our practice. We are always looking for ways to make the practice more patient-friendly and this is a great example of...more
Maintaining good oral hygiene is not only essential for the prevention of bad breath, cavities, and gum disease. Research has now shown that there is a strong correlation between gum disease and heart disease. The same plaque that accumulates on your teeth can lead to a heart attack or stroke. If you think about it, daily brushing, flossing and regular check-ups aren't just about saving your teeth- it's about protecting your cardiovascular system and even saving your life. What is the Connection?During the stages of gum disease, bacteria and toxins from infected gums may access our bloodstream and travel to the heart. According to one theory, when the bacteria travel into the blood stream, it attaches to fatty plaque in the coronary arteries, which are the blood vessels of the heart. In heart disease, the arterial walls thicken with this buildup, and the result can lead to clot formations and blockages.Studies have shown that the bacteria within the plaque found on our teeth, is the same bacteria that are found in the plaque, which builds up along the inner walls of the coronary arteries of patients suffering from coronary artery disease. More simply put, the bacteria that builds...more
Few things can ruin your day faster than a bad headache. While you may be blaming your headache on common triggers like weather changes, you may be overlooking one of the sneakiest culprits - your oral health. Dental problems are often the headache trigger many people never consider, but it often is a source to majority of headaches. I Have a...more
BOSTON, MA-Dr. Basel Badawi, Boston dentist, is happy to be making it simple for patients to schedule appointments online through the appointment request form on his site. By using this service, patients are able to request an appointment without even having to pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is able to make it easy for patients to...more
It is often seen in movies and serials that a particular character is made to wear braces to make him look different from the others. These braces are used to provide proper shape to teeth that are crooked or crowded. With the use of the supports and with time, gradually the teeth get back to proper position and the person gets good shaped teeth and smile. However, the brackets being made of metals, make the wearer look ugly and hence one often feel embarrassed to go to social meetings and gatherings. Now, there are other things that an individual can wear, that would not make him feel awkward but would still do the job.If a person has misaligned teeth or have bite problems like deep bite, cross bite etc. then he needs to consult an orthodontist, who can improve the shape of his teeth and also his dental health. In the first visit to a dentist, he would examine the teeth, take some photographs and x-ray and take the impression of the teeth. In most cases, he would suggest the use of braces but at times, surgery may be required. In general, when braces are put on, they gradually apply pressure on the teeth and it eventually takes the required shape. The braces are made up of...more
CHESTERFIELD, MO-Dr. Michael Grasso, dentist in Chesterfield, is excited to be jumping into the world of social media with his practice's Facebook page. He hopes the Facebook page will help him effectively communicate with his patients on the...more
It is said that eyes are the mirror of the soul. However, it can be said that the mouth is the window to the soul of the person. After all, it is a generally accepted norm that however beautiful the person may look, it is only when he or she opens...more
You will find lots of people who experience some extent of teeth bleaching sensitivity after using various teeth whitening items. There's not a way to get rid of all potential sensitivity altogether as everyone is exclusive with individual amounts of...more
In the event that white spots develop on your pearly whites during or after orthodontic treatment, the most common solution to this problem is the removal of those plaques once the braces were removed. When plaque is not totally removed from your...more
Teeth are our valuable asset which enhance the beauty of face and reflect our personality. So, teeth problem is regarded one of the major problems in our life. That is why dental problems demand our notice a lot. Human beings suffer from various...more
If you're going to be a bride or groom in a few weeks or months, you have a great reason to call your Plano dental office and ask about teeth whitening services. When you think about all the photographs that will be made (including those taken at...more