This time of year many of us are traveling to see friends and family. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to have a dental emergency out of town around the holidays, often when it is least convenient. What can you do to avoid finding yourself in this situation? What happens if you do have a dental…
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of our blessings and, of course, indulge in lots of yummy foods! Unfortunately, Thanksgiving feasts can expose your teeth to lots of sugary foods that are damaging to your dental health. Here are a few tips to keep your smile healthy throughout the entire holiday…
Do you have proper oral hygiene? Are you confused about what exactly that means? What does proper oral hygiene entail? Fortunately, Adams and Cheek Dentistry is here to help! October is National Dental Hygiene month. To help recognize this important month, we wanted to review the importance of proper oral hygiene. First and foremost, everyone’s…
When a tooth needs a crown, there are actually four options in materials: gold, porcelain-fused-to-metal, all ceramic, and zirconium. Specific conditions usually dictate which material is best for different situations. It is important to discuss your options with your dentist as every case and each decision is personal for each patient. Our team at Adams…
It is easy these days with the busyness of life to put off those regular dental visits. While it’s best to be proactive about dental health and seek out care BEFORE problems arise, often times this is not the case. Let’s review some common symptoms that are important signs you should see the dentist ASAP.…
Can athletic mouth guards actually prevent concussions? A concussion is a brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Anyone playing contact sports has the potential to sustain an injury that will result in a concussion. Sometimes these concussions are severe enough to end their sporting career. The number of sports related concussions every year…
With the subject of opioids and opioid abuse in many news headlines these days, patients may have concerns about the prescription practices of dental offices, or more specifically, Adams and Cheek Dentistry. Some patients may be concerned we will recommend certain prescription pain medication following dental procedures. Others may worry we will not prescribe what…
On July 3rd, 1806, two years into their journey to chart the unchartered West of America, pioneer explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark reached a challenge of epic proportion – the Rocky Mountains. What next, they wondered? Without a map, they were forced to do what explorers do – explore, and hope for the best.…
As your child begins to get his or her first tooth, you may wonder when they should visit the dentist. The first dental exam for your child: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children have an oral exam within six months of their first tooth coming in. This may seem early, however these early…
Some oral health concerns are fairly common over the age of 60. However, if you adopt a proactive mindset and educate yourself, these concerns do not have to be common for you. Anticipating and recognizing changes in your mouth can help you be on top of your health in this area, so let’s take a…