Dentophobia is the fear of dentists. While most people have an aversion to going to the dentist, there is a difference between apprehension and a phobia. A dentophobia person will avoid going to the dentist regardless of the consequences or may exhibit panic-stricken behavior while in the dentist’s chair. Fear of the dentist ultimately comes…
No matter how much we wish it weren’t so, our teeth decay with age. They also take a beating from various lifestyle choices — diet, poor dental hygiene, smoking, or chewing tobacco. In some cases, they are damaged through no fault of our own. Whatever the reason, there may come a time when you need…
Good oral health is not something to take for granted. Your mouth is considered a gateway to the rest of your body. It’s where germs and bacteria make their entrance. You want to head them off at the source before turning into a gum disease such as gingivitis. Gum disease is, very simply, an infection…
The old saying that “a pound of prevention is worth an ounce of cure” is particularly true when considering a family dentist’s benefits. Without realizing it, our mouths can become the gateway for germs and bacteria that can cause problems that spread to the rest of the body. And good oral health is also important…