You’ve heard it a thousand times: “prevention is the best form of medicine.” Well, as boring and mundane as it might sound, it’s absolutely true. I know because I see the consequences of a lack of care and foresight all the time — it can rear its ugly head as a big, fat dental bill….
A strong, arid wind blows stale sand across the wasteland you once knew as Greensburg. The heat is unbearable and the sweat clings to your dry, flaking skin like droplets of cool ice. Where Twin Lakes Park once sprawled now exists nothing but desert and the broken stumps of once proud trees. This is your…
According to the Oral Cancer Foundation, only slightly more than half of individuals newly diagnosed with oral cancer will be alive in 5 years. This type of cancer is especially dangerous because it’s typically discovered after spreading to other areas of the body. In fact, improvement in survival rates of oral cancer has remained relatively…
Although St. Patrick’s Day is often viewed as a day of good luck, oftentimes, your teeth aren’t so lucky. Studies show that the day after St. Patrick’s Day, dental practices see a jump in appointments by an average of 64%. 10 states even see a jump of 100% or more, with patients attributing their dental…
We get it. We all have busy lives. Getting the kids to practice, balancing jobs and school and trying to get enough sleep can be both time-consuming and overwhelming. But it’s imperative that you don’t let your dental health fall by the wayside. Part of a healthy oral hygiene routine involves visiting your dentist every…
Taking care of your dental health is simple. Brushing, flossing and going to the dentist for routine appointments are easy ways to ensure your dental health stays in great shape. Despite the simplicity of effective dental care, there are several long-standing myths that can harm the health of your smile. These dental myths are passed…
Starting with Thanksgiving and moving into the winter holidays, there are many situations that can lead to someone putting their oral health on the back burner. With Christmas shopping and other holiday traditions, many Greensburg area patients simply don’t have the time to think about their oral health. While you should never neglect your oral…
Suffering from severe migraines or jaw pain is just one of many ways TMJ can impede on day-to-day life. TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, is characterized by the dysfunction of the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, TMJ is the most common cause of facial pain….
