Snoring occurs when the muscles and soft tissues in the throat and mouth relax, shrinking the airway. The smaller airway increases the speed of required air, causing soft tissues to vibrate, resulting in a snoring sound. At certain levels of severity, the tongue and soft tissues can cause complete blockage of the airway. If this period of blockage lasts longer…
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…
Night Guards and TMJ Have you ever been told you grind your teeth? Has your dentist recommended a night guard to protect your teeth while you sleep? Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is very common and mostly occurs when you are asleep. Because we are unaware of what we do while we sleep, wearing a night…
Importance of Athletic Mouth Guards If you’re involved in any sort of sport activity where contact with another player-or the ground-is possible, you’ll want to ask your dentist about obtaining a custom-made mouth guard. Such mouth guards are affordable and last several years with good care. They are your first line of defense when it…
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.…
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. Even if it has been a long time since you’ve visited the dentist, it’s never…
School is out for summer! It is time to have fun at the pool and relax with the family. Taking a vacation may also finally be in the cards! Whether you are going to the beach or the mountains this year, remember to bring your dental hygiene aids with you! Vacation doesn’t prevent cavities! Here…
There are two types of stain that affect our teeth. Intrinsic tooth staining is the staining of the inner layer of the tooth. Extrinsic tooth staining is the staining of the outer layer of the tooth. Intrinsic stain is more difficult to control. These stains need restorations to repair or mask their appearance because it…
Unfortunately, these days most of us are experiencing stress in our lives. The degree of stress we experience can vary from day to day or month to month. Stress affects all of us in different ways. However, most people don’t realize the various ways stress can affect our oral health. Let’s take a look at…
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.…