by Scott Gourley | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
THERE ARE MANY pits and grooves in the chewing surface of a molar where bacteria can grow and lead to cavities. That’s where sealants come in. Since the ‘60s, sealants have been a simple but effective way to keep bacteria out of those vulnerable areas in...
by Scott Gourley | Sep 15, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
THE LIFE OF A PARENT is a hectic one. Keeping track of everything your growing child needs can be a real juggling act, so maybe we can take one of the balls out of the air by offering a few easy tips for how to stay on top of your kids’ dental health (without...
by Scott Gourley | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
RUDIMENTARY DENTAL EXTRACTIONS were performed in China as early as 6,000 BC, and there is also evidence that they used wires to stabilize teeth. They didn’t seem to be very interested in straightening teeth, but they were quite advanced when it came to treating...
by Scott Gourley | Sep 1, 2021 | Blog, dental post, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS are a concern with pretty much every medication that exists. We can all hear the drug commercial voice rattling off a list of them in our heads. Unfortunately, side effects from medications often overlap with oral health concerns, even when the...
by Scott Gourley | Aug 25, 2021 | Blog, Dental Posts, General Dental, Pediatric
MOUTH-BREATHING CAN cause all kinds of short-term issues, many of which are connected to poor sleep quality from getting insufficient oxygen by breathing through the mouth. Short-Term Consequences of a Mouth-Breathing Habit If a child exhibits the following symptoms,...
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