It’s common to hear about healthy teeth and healthy gums when visiting the dentist, but did you expect to hear about healthy sleep? Along with improving your oral hygiene, you may not know that a trip to Peter Family and Cosmetic Dentistry may be instrumental in improving your sleep hygiene, too! How so? I […]
A “Snore-Fire” Way to Hurt Your Relationship
While the wide variety of sleep sounds that come from bed partners can range from soothing to scary, the truth is that snoring, in particular, can indicate a real behind-the-scenes problem.
What are the five most common dental problems?
Dental problems can significantly affect your health, relationships, and overall well-being. Although most dental problems are easily preventable, you’ll likely experience at least one dental problem during your lifetime. This article discusses the 5 most common dental problems and how they’re prevented and treated. Gum Disease Gum disease is a gum infection that gets worse […]
Is Flossing Really Necessary?
With proper care, your teeth and gums can stay healthy throughout your life. The healthier your smile is, the less risk you have for tooth decay and periodontal disease. While most everyone brushes their teeth daily, not many people floss as regularly as they brush. If you brush your teeth every day and visit the […]
What You Need To Know About Crossbites
Even at an extremely young age, a talk about braces, sagittal expanders, and retainers can indeed be front and center when a child is diagnosed with a crossbite. The question then is what to do about it.
What’s Up with Poking at My Gums During Cleanings?
Have you ever wondered why your dentist pokes your gums so much? Dental probing a good exercise that can help save you from surgery and extractions.