Cavities are one of the most widespread and undiagnosed medical problems in our nation today. Cavities are simply the condition of having decay in the tooth, and with all the modern diagnostic capabilities, it’s hard to believe that so many of us are plagued by a condition that can be easily detected and treated. As […]
When any of us at Daxon Dentistry describe a damaged tooth to a patient, the typical response tends to be, “Well, nothing is bothering me.” Many dental problems will go symptom-free for quite a while, so we aren’t offended when we hear those words. Instead, we want our patients to fully understand that our job […]
Occlusal Disease Can Kill Your Smile Despite modern technology and the advances with screening processes, one of the most common and debilitating diseases left untreated by dentists is occlusal disease. Most of us have never even heard this term before. So what is occlusal disease? Occlusal is a dental term describing the alignment of your […]
In the not so distant past, metal fillings were the strongest and most common way to fix broken or decayed teeth. Although they can be fine for quite a while, silver fillings don’t last forever. Our teeth are strong and metal is durable, but they are not completely equal when it comes to resistance to […]
Two very common medical conditions have been making headlines lately, but not enough of us are having the conversation. Oral sex can potentially cause oral cancer. It is time we start having this conversation and passing the information along! A frequently diagnosed sexually transmitted infection is the human papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV. There are […]
Millions of Americans are suffering from a mysterious condition that has been found to affect all of the body’s moisture producing glands. This condition can sound very confusing and even frightening for some. Here we take a look at what are a few reasons this disease makes it difficult to maintain a healthy mouth. Eating […]
Do you see blood in the sink after you brush or floss your teeth? If so, it’s time to get to your dentist for an evaluation. You may have gotten lucky and only have a mild case of gingivitis, but things could be worse. Here is why you should get treated immediately before things escalate. […]
Five years of studies found that the ideal blood pressure for people over the age of 60 should be changed, and this could mean that more of you won’t need that medication you’ve been taking! What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of blood against the wall of your arteries is written with […]