Prevention & Wellness

The Truth About Dental X-Ray Exposure

DF3 January 25, 2023 Cancer, Prevention & Wellness, Routine Dentistry

Let’s assume that you floss, brush, and rinse daily, and get your teeth cleaned twice per year. If you don’t feel any pain or have any “issues,” are x-rays *REALLY* necessary?

The short answer is YES. The long answer is … still YES!

Dental x-rays enable us to see the tips of your teeth roots and bone underneath your gums (which are not visible to the naked eye). Dental x-rays are used within a routine examination to rule out dental disease, and they also help us diagnose any dental problems you may be experiencing….

7 Home Remedies for Dental Issues

DF2 September 12, 2022 Prevention & Wellness, Routine Dentistry

Maintaining your oral health requires both strong home care habits and regular dental hygiene appointments for professional preventive care.

In non-emergency situations, a home remedy may serve you well – particularly as an interim solution until you can see your dentist.

1. Knocked-out or broken tooth

Whoops, you’ve had an embarrassing face plant. Worse yet, you broke — or lost — your front tooth when your face hit the floor. Losing a tooth is an undeniable emergency, but there are some interim steps you can take to minimize the damage.

Home remedy (interim)
If it’s a baby tooth,…

What is TMJ Appliance Therapy?

DF2 May 13, 2022 Prevention & Wellness, Routine Dentistry

By Dr. Steven Tonelli.

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull, which are in front of each ear. The joint is used when moving your jaw up and down or side to side. Problems with your jaw and the muscles in your face that control it are known as temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

How Autoimmune Diseases Can Affect Your Oral Health

DF2 October 18, 2021 Prevention & Wellness

With some 23.5 million Americans living with an autoimmune disease, the associated inflammation they cause is affecting our oral health.

When the body senses danger from a virus or infection, the immune system kicks into gear and attacks it. This is called an immune response. Sometimes, healthy cells and tissues get caught up in this response, resulting in autoimmune disease. Inflammation – or the inflammatory response – is a common thread among autoimmune diseases.

Among the most common autoimmune diseases are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Type 1 Diabetes, Crohn’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Lupus….

Look How We’ve Grown!

DF2 June 17, 2021 About Us, Prevention & Wellness

It’s been a long process, but we are happy to announce that our new space is nearly ready for you!

If over the past eight months, you’ve experienced … our parking lot overrun with construction vehicles, dusty entrance, plastic divider curtains, less-than-peaceful background noise – or any other construction-related impacts … we sincerely thank you for your patience.

Our new addition includes:

Three new rooms for routine hygiene appointments
Two new operatories for treatment
Private offices for consultation discussions
Expanded reception area and waiting room
Brand-new state of the art equipment
Bright,…