The importance of drinking enough milk and spending enough time in the sun has been drilled into most of us from our childhood. We’ve been told repeatedly that it’s an essential part of growing strong and healthy bones and teeth and that women in particular need to make getting enough Vitamin D a priority. In […]

Mental health has remained one of the most neglected areas of public health, as the lack of comprehensive, affordable treatment for patients has lead to a steady decline in people’s overall health. Oral health has been an ever-present problem among people everywhere. Still, by observing the potential correlations between illnesses and how they develop, we […]

Losing a tooth is never something we look forward to, but it’s a reality millions of Americans face every year. When the circumstances surrounding our oral health require that we have an extraction performed, the next question to ask is if we should have it replaced? Dental technology provides those who have lost a tooth […]

When you go to the dentist, they all have one goal driving them to prevent you from needing to lose any of your teeth. Even though extractions are one of the most common procedures performed in the United States, they remain the dentist’s last resort. Dental sealants, inlays, onlays, bridges, and root canals will all […]

If you’re conscientious about your oral health care, you’re certain to see your dentist at least twice a year for regular check-ups. As a result of these visits, you have likely become familiar with the regular professional cleaning that takes part each time. This professional cleaning is an important weapon in your battle against the […]

Wisdom teeth used to play an important role in making sure that we were able to get the nutrition we need from hard, difficult to chew foods. As the human mouth, and diet, have continued to develop so have our mouth’s adapted with them. One result of this adaptation is the shrinking of our mouths […]

Veneers have become a revolutionary procedure for people needing cosmetic dental enhancements for correcting and transforming imperfect teeth. Veneers provide a cosmetic, simple solution to chips, discolorations, and minor misalignment in the teeth. These thin shells can be placed along the tooth’s surface and cover the imperfections to create a visually perfect smile. They’re usually […]

Prosthodontics is the field of dental medicine focused on the reconstruction of a patient’s teeth through the use of prosthesis. There are multiple types of prostheses that are used to treat a patient’s conditions. Which one is used depends on the specific needs of the patient and their oral health. Prosthesis makes it possible to […]

Oral cancer, a condition also known as mouth cancer, is one of the conditions that Dr. Laudie looks for during your regular dental visits. While any cancer is a serious concern, when caught early, you have a far better chance of treating it successfully and recovering. Oral cancer can occur on the lips, tongue, gums, […]

The only person truly capable of telling you whether or not you need a root canal is your dentist. Because of their qualifications, their expertise in the field of dentistry, and experience with numerous patients, dentists have the tools needed to diagnose your tooth pain, determine its causes, and treat it properly. However, wondering whether […]