That’s a great question! Both medicine and dentistry have changed drastically over the past few decades. An old anecdote said that dentists built their offices on the second floor of buildings for a reason. If the patient was healthy enough to climb the stairs to get to the dentist, he was healthy enough to have […]
You may remember that old toothbrush commercial that ended with the dramatic phrase: “Brush . . . like a dentist!” The ad implies that if you use this specific brand of toothbrush, then you will automatically brush like a dentist. The reality is that you can brush like a dentist with any kind of toothbrush. […]
We care about your overall health, and we are especially interested on how the condition of your mouth impacts overall health. There are also systemic conditions that affect the condition of the mouth, and one of those is the focus of today’s blog. Sjögren’s Syndrome is a disorder that has huge ramifications for the health […]
The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: parties, candy, drinking, and lots and lots of eating! This time of year often leads to a deviation from our normal eating and drinking habits as well as the way we take care of ourselves. Do not let the holidays put you at risk […]
Cold sores and fever blisters have these names because people once believed they were the result of colds and fevers. They are not caused by colds or fevers, but colds and fevers can put you at risk for them. What is a Cold Sore/Fever Blister? A cold sore and a fever blister are the same […]
Some of the most common questions we answer at Timberlake Dental are about dental insurance. Dental insurance plans and the benefits they provide can be very confusing. There are thousands of different plans, and many of them even share the same name. So just knowing that you have Blue Cross Blue Shield will not get […]
Halloween is here, and we know what that means: drawers, buckets and baskets full of candy! And your kids are dreamin’ if they think they are keeping it all to themselves. In the days and weeks following Halloween, we know you will increase your candy intake dramatically (as compared to other “normal” times of year). […]
If Dr. Chowning and our hygienists have recommended a nightguard for clenching or grinding, that means they have seen signs of damage to your teeth, gums, muscles or jaws. As part of our commitment to preventive dentistry, we believe it is essential to catch these signs of damage as early as possible and give you […]
What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus. It is an often-undetected viral infection that infects an estimated 6.2 million new people each year. It is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. HPV does not cause any symptoms at the time of infection, so most people are unaware that they have […]
There are many different categories within the realm of dental treatment. In our opinion, the most important category is PREVENTIVE dentistry. At Timberlake Dental, we are committed to practicing conservative and preventive dentistry. We believe those two go hand in hand. In order to be as conservative as possible, we need to help each and […]
