Sugar is the main cause of dental decay when bacteria are present. However, the frequency of your sugar consumption is more significant than the amount of sugar you eat. Probably the worst thing you can do to your teeth is to drink a soda and have a sip every few minutes over a [...]
In today’s society, food has become more than a human necessity. It has now become a staple in social events, a comfort after a long day at work, or a pastime to alleviate boredom. Normally, the foods we choose to indulge in during the occasions mentioned above, tend to be high in simple [...]
There are more than 400,000 new cases of oral cancer each year. Oral cancer is one of the most common, and unfortunately, also one of the most deadly cancers worldwide. The death rate associated with this type of cancer is not due to the difficulty in diagnosis, but in the timing of the [...]
What if we told you that a natural supplement could help treat many common health issues instead of loading your body full of over-the-counter and prescription drugs to numb the pain? Well, that day is here! Introducing Colloidal Silver! Before fridges were invented, a silver coin placed inside of a carton of milk [...]
Some call it soda, some call it pop, and some doctors are calling it a chemical death trap. Americans are guzzling a shocking 57 gallons of pop per person, per year, with 70% of kids drinking at least one pop a day. We all know that pop contains a lot of sugar, but [...]
Let’s face it – the human mouth is creepy. There are many things in the mouth that seem abnormal. For the most part, even the weirdest parts of the mouth are completely normal. Here are a few of the strangest things that can be found in a human mouth: Palatine Rugae [...]
Have you ever heard the expression, “a smile is worth a million words?” A smile symbolizes many different emotions. It can reflect happiness, eagerness, delight, nervousness, pleasure and amusement among many, many others. 74% of our population says the first thing they notice when they meet someone is their smile. While these statistics [...]
Geographic Tongue Benign oral lesions that generally does not produce symptoms. Not directly related to any other serious oral condition. Treatment: Avoid smoking, acidic foods. Some topical treatments available. Linea Alba A horizontal line on the cheek between the upper and lower teeth. Usually caused by habitual [...]
Pictured above: The Dr. Agatha Bis Dentistry team In light of our beloved dental assistant, Kim taking some down time from work for minor surgery, we thought we would recognize all of the dedication and hard work it takes to be an assistant! Why Assistants Are Great: They are extremely knowledgeable: Dental [...]
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea can be a life-threatening sleep condition if it goes undiagnosed. It is caused by the blockage of your airway as you sleep. There are three types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central and mixed – obstructive being the most common. The definition of the disease is [...]
