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...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 Migraine - Could it be TMJ?Dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) can spark temple pain and migraines. Many dentists have found that the TMJ may be the source of some patients' persistent, severe headaches. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is a common cause of jaw pain and occurs in front of the ears where the lower jaw is attached to the upper part of the face. TMJ involves conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, jaw muscles and nerves on one or both sides of the head that result in jaw, face, head and neck pain. The pain and discomfort caused by TMJ disorders may be severe, can be either intermittent or constant, and may last for many years. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), TMJ disorder symptoms may recur during stressful times, whether good or bad. My Headache Rests in my Temples - Is it Bruxism...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...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 Internet. "I am glad that our practice is able to use Facebook as a communication tool. I know that many of our patients utilize this service on a daily basis and I am excited that our practice is becoming accessible on Facebook. I hope that many of our patients will take a minute to 'like' our Facebook page," said Dr. Grasso, cosmetic dentist from Chesterfield. Dr. Grasso and his staff are using the Facebook account to post updates on the practice as well as helpful links to dental content on the web. Patients that 'like' the practice will be able to post questions and comments on the page. Shortly after doing this, someone from Dr. Grasso's practice will be able to post a reply to the comment. Any practice specials or contests that are currently running at Dr. Grasso's practice will also be announced on the Facebook page. In fact, some contests are solely available through the Facebook page. To schedule an appointment with the Chesterfield...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
In the past, people with crooked teeth have to live with them for the rest of their lives suffering all kinds of associated indignities. Fortunately, todays cosmetic dentistry can align crooked teeth with every available procedure even on an...more