Are you reluctant to smile because your teeth aren’t as bright and white as you want them to be? If your teeth are discolored and/or stained, you will most likely be too self-conscious when it comes to letting people see your smile. If you have been looking for a solution to the problem, we offer […]
The terminology “periodontal disease” usually refers to one of two conditions namely, gum disease or periodontitis. This is a progressive disease that adversely affects the tissue that surrounds and supports the gums as well as the jawbone. If these conditions go untreated, you may experience more severe conditions such as tooth loss and/or loose and […]
Periodontal disease, or gum disease as it is more commonly called, oftentimes becomes a serious issue wherein the individual experiences bleeding and pain. This usually indicates that the disease has spread deeper into the bone and tissues. At this stage, it is known as periodontitis and is the primary cause of tooth loss in individuals […]
Bruxism or grinding your teeth is one of the common conditions that individuals suffer with during sleep. It has been classified as a sleep disorder (like sleep apnea) and currently affects roughly 10{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of the adult population in the US as well as 15{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of all American children. Ironically, most of the individuals who suffer […]
Most of us are aware of how sleep is an extremely important and integral component of our overall health and well-being since it accounts for approximately one third of our lifetimes. However, sleep disorders and sleep loss have reached epidemic proportions and it has been estimated that there are anywhere from 50 to 70 million […]
It’s safe to say that whenever you visit your dentist, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to have oral surgery in order to correct a specific dental problem. No doubt the term “oral surgery” has a way of breeding anxiety and fear. But sometimes it becomes necessary in order to […]
Regardless of their age, no child ever looks forward to visiting the dentist. However, for some, their anxiety is founded in a traumatic or unpleasant experience that occurred when they visited the dentist in the past. Community Dental Group knows that children who have had bad experiences in the past will be reluctant to visit […]
According to several research studies nearly 70{3b0f9398becb40f4bdd8fe95c600d2c252c33730296b97da1b334948809cb5c4} of the adult population in the 35 to 44 age group has lost at least one tooth during their lives. This may have resulted from a number of reasons including accidents, gum disease, injuries, or tooth decay. If you are part of that statistical group, the dentists here […]
From a psychological standpoint, people form up to 20 appearance-based value judgments about you within the first 12 to 15 seconds of making your acquaintance. Your smile is a critical component of this equation and is typically the first aspect of your appearance that people notice about you. Whether you are conducting a meeting or […]
There are a number of health issues that an individual develops as a result of the natural aging process. One of those concerns is the way that aging can negatively impact your oral health. By following a strong oral hygiene regimen at home and regularly visiting the Community Dental Group, you will be able to […]