It’s estimated that approximately 91% of Americans over 20 years of age have had cavities at some point. In addition to this staggering statistic, nearly 30% of Americans over 20
As we wrapped up National Dental Hygiene Month in October, it seemed fitting to follow up with information about the different stages of gum disease. As you read this you
Even with the best home care and regular dental visits, you may experience gum recession at some point in your life. This actually affects to some degree the majority of
“Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are disorders of the jaw muscles, temporomandibular joints, and the nerves associated with chronic facial pain. Any problem that prevents the complex system of muscles, bones, and
Now that recreational cannabis (marijuana) has been legal in Washington State since 2012, we are better able to see the effects it has on your oral health. As health professionals,
Resorption is the process by which a material is reabsorbed. When it comes to your teeth, this process occurs when the dentin or cementum (outer) layers begin to be absorbed
