Dentistry Blog

Almost 42,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral or throat cancer this year. The 5-year survival rate of those diagnosed is only slightly more than 64%. When cancer is detected and treated early, treatment-related health problems are reduced.  Regular dental visits can improve the chances that any suspicious changes in your oral health will be […]

Most people are very surprised to realize that most of these symptoms are actually related to their bite: headaches / migraines sleep apnea & upper airway resistance syndrome facial pain back, neck and shoulder pain tinnitus (ringing in the ears) vertigo (dizziness) Bell’s palsy, a nerve disorder unrelated to TMD sensitive and sore teeth jaw pain limited jaw

Congratulations to Dr. Holley for receiving her LVI Mastership! The LVIM distinction is awarded to those who have completed LVI Fellow qualifications and demonstrated proficiency following the acceptance of three clinical cases that are evaluated by a committee appointed by LVI. Successful LVIM demonstrate a true understanding of comprehensive aesthetics and functional dentistry.  The objective of the LVIM is

At every dental visit you are going to be asked if you are flossing.  If you are flossing, GREAT! however, if you are not and lie…..your hygienist WILL know. Your hygienist and dentist will know if you are not flossing by these signs: Inflamed Gums– The most obvious sign you are not flossing.  Plaque, bacteria

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)  is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. The most noticeable sign of obstructive sleep apnea is snoring.   Some other facts about sleep apnea: 20% of adults have OSA 90% of them are undiagnosed 50% of snorers have OSA 90% of LOUD snorers have

♦ If you know/suspect/have been told that you clench or grind your teeth, please consider getting a night guard. A custom guard from your dentist is the ideal choice, but if that’s over your budget, get one from a drugstore. All that muscle action on your teeth can not only chip or break your teeth, but weaken

Brushing your teeth is something we encourage all our  patients to do on a regular basis, and flossing is just as important. As an essential element of proper dental hygiene , flossing can reach all of the spots in between the teeth that merely brushing cannot. If you don’t floss, you miss cleaning 35% of tooth surface! 

Congratulations to Dr. Holley! She is the featured dentist in The Progressive Dentist magazine.

DENTAL TIPS FOR BETTER HYGIENE Follow these tips for a great report on your next dental visit! 1) Brush Properly. It is important to brush after breakfast in the morning to remove plaque and bacteria that have accumulated over night (and from your morning meal) and to brush last thing at night because saliva (which helps

The British Dental Health Foundation is looking to educate the public on good oral health after scientists discovered severe gum disease could be linked to an increased risk of head and neck cancer cases caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).Although further research is required to determine the exact relationship of the link between severe