Our office treats patients of all ages We recommend bringing your child to our office for their first dental visit between the ages of two and three. Additionally, there is no age limit for patients we see. We have patients that are 100 years old! We offer a broad spectrum of treatment within the office…
Importance of dental x-rays Dental x-rays are a useful diagnostic tool when helping your dentist detect damage and disease not visible during a regular dental exam. Without x-rays, cavities may go undetected to the point that teeth may require root canal therapy or even extraction. Undetected periodontal disease may lead to the need for extractions…
At Adams and Cheek Dentistry, we have listened to our patients and understand the need for an affordable alternative to dental insurance. To help all of our valued patients have a choice with access to the same excellent level of dental care, we are now offering our own Adams and Cheek dental savings care program.…
Are you concerned you have a cavity? Are you having symptoms or noticing changes in your teeth but unsure of the cause? Let’s look at some common signs and symptoms of tooth decay. Sensitivity to hot/cold/sweets Tooth sensitivity is often a sign of tooth decay. This sensitivity can include sensitivity to hot, cold, or even…
Smoking and Your Oral Health There are many oral consequences of tobacco use. Smoking alone causes mouth sores, ulcers, gum disease, and oral cancer. Additionally, smoking affects both those who smoke as well as those exposed to second hand smoke. Periodontal Disease Fifty percent of smokers have periodontal disease. Smoking causes people to be more susceptible…
Chances are, at some point in your life you have had or will have to get a dental filling or crown. For many people, it is hard to justify completing dental work if they do not have a toothache. This is one of the biggest challenges we face as dental providers. It is our job…
Cracked Teeth: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment With people living longer and more stressful lives, we see cracked teeth more and more often at our dental office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons. The most common reason is that the pain often comes and goes. Because of the short…
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.…
Many patients are being mislead by false information in a new documentary, Root Cause. The information portrayed in this documentary is causing much confusion across the country. The American Dental Association (ADA) is working with the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) and the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) to counter the long-disproven claims made…
It is easy to have a variety of reasons to put off dental treatment. Finances is often a big one. However, if a tooth is not hurting or bothersome, it is also easy to put it on the back burner. It is actually advantageous to find decay or dental problems BEFORE they start hurting. Let’s…