Archive for March, 2021

What is an Abscessed Tooth?

You have probably heard of an abscessed tooth.  Maybe you have even experienced one.  Abscessed teeth can affect anyone from children to senior adults, from those without ever having a cavity (yes, really!) to those with severely broken-down teeth.  This blog will explain what you need to know in the event that you or a […]

When Should Wisdom Teeth Be Removed?

Spring break is a time when many teenagers and college students undergo the procedure of removing their wisdom teeth.  Parents choose school holidays so their students won’t have to take time away from their studies to have the surgery and recover.  So how do you know when the time is right to have your wisdom […]

Recent Study Links Gum Disease with Severe COVID Cases

A recently published scientific study contains some important information connecting patients with gum disease to severe complications with COVID-19.  When coronavirus first hit our shores about a year ago, it was a novel disease that we did not know much about.  Doctors and scientists hypothesized many potential risk factors that could worsen the outcome of […]

When Should My Child First Have Dental X-Rays?

There are many “firsts” in a child’s life, and as a parent, you have to make decisions about many of them.  You can find yourself completely inundated with information when you try to determine when certain milestones should happen in your child’s life.  Because every child is unique, the answer to when certain things should […]