Treating dental cavities while preserving sound tooth structure is one of the greatest challenges dentists face, because sometimes decay can only be accessed through healthy tooth structure.  Now, thanks innovations by German company, DMG Chemisch-Pharmazeutische, we have the ability to treat and arrest early cavities without drilling. 

For optimal dental health, it’s best to detect decay in its earliest stages by seeing your dentist for check-ups regularly.  In the event that dental decay is diagnosed, choose the least invasive and most conservative treatment possible.  To find out more, click here.
 

Do you or your spouse suffer from snoring?  You are not alone!  60% of men and 40% of women between the ages of 41 and 65 are habitual snorers.

Snoring is caused by the airway narrowing or even closing during sleep. This sleep disorder poses a serious risk to personal relationships and health. Snoring has been linked to high blood pressure, strokes, cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, obesity, and depression, but fortunately anti-snoring aids like the aveoTSD can reduce or eliminate snoring.  Ask your dentist about anti-snoring aids and how they can change your quality of life.  To find out more, click here.
 

All of us have either worn braces or seen someone who has, but have you ever seen anyone who is straightening their teeth and correcting their bite without braces?

With over 1.5 million patients are now smiling with confidence as a result of Invisalign clear tooth-aligner technology.

Invisalign is the clear alternative to braces.  It consists of wearing virtually invisible, smooth comfortable plastic aligners that straighten teeth without the use of braces, brackets or wires, allowing patient so smile with confidence while in treatment.  What’s more, unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are removable, allowing for easy cleaning of the teeth and gums and giving patients the flexibility to eat and drink what they want.

Although adults were the first to benefit from Invisalign treatment, Invisalign Teen now gives parents and teens an orthodontic option they never had before.  To find out more, click here.

Did you know that, according to the CDC, about 69% of current adult smokers want to quit completely? If you are smoker with the desire to quit, you are not alone; you are in the majority!

Smoking tobacco can lead to nicotine dependence and a variety of serious health problems for the smoker and their loved ones, who become exposed to second-hand smoke. Smokers can and do quit smoking.  Cessation can significantly reduce the risk of suffering from smoking-related diseases.  In Fact, today there are more former smokers than current smokers!  

Here are some resources to help you or your loved one quit smoking. 

• CDC Fact Sheet on Smoking Cessation
• Smokefree.gov
• Smoking-cessation.org - Quit Smoking Today
• How to Quit Smoking: Guide to quitting and kicking the habit for good
• Quitnet.com

For more information on smoking cessation, talk with your medical doctor.  Also, remember that most health insurance plans and even employers want to help you quit, so they offer many smoking cessation programs as well.

(Portions of this blog post were adapted from CDC information on smoking cessation located here)