by Scott Gourley | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
THROUGHOUT HISTORY, WOMEN have faced numerous challenges in pursuing their careers. Dentistry is no exception. It has taken significant determination and persistence for women to establish themselves in the field of dentistry. In this blog post, we will be discussing...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 8, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
ON AVERAGE, BOYS and men are up to 20% less likely to brush twice a day and even less likely to replace their old toothbrushes on a regular basis than girls and women. Luckily, it’s a simple problem to fix: make brushing for two full minutes a regular part of...
by Scott Gourley | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
EATING DISORDERS ARE incredibly dangerous, sometimes life-threatening mental conditions. The first health impacts that probably come to mind are the psychological toll they take and the malnutrition they cause if left unchecked. However, they also take a toll on oral...
by Scott Gourley | Jan 11, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
WOMEN FACE A different set of challenges than men do in caring for their teeth and gums, and they also have different advantages. Oral Health Issues that Affect Women More Women make up 90% of temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) diagnoses. TMD can be caused by...
by Scott Gourley | Jan 4, 2023 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
IF EVERY BITE of ice cream or every sip of coffee gives your teeth a nasty jolt, then you know what it’s like to live with tooth sensitivity. At least one in every eight Americans (including kids) has sensitive teeth. Why does this happen to so many of us and...
by Scott Gourley | Dec 14, 2022 | Blog, Dental Posts, Endo, General Dental, Ortho, Pediatric
SMOKING IS AN incredibly unhealthy habit for the entire body, and that includes teeth and gums. 80% of oral cancer diagnoses are to those who smoke or chew tobacco. Early symptoms include odd white patches in the mouth, pain or mouth sores that persist, swelling,...