Oral Cancer Awareness Month
April is National Oral Cancer Awareness Month and this year we really want to make an extra effort to be sure our patients are educated and informed about this often overlooked type of cancer. Did you know 30,000 Americans contract oral cancer each year? Because this cancer frequently goes undetected, only 57% of these people… Read More
CPAP and Dental Device Therapy: Corrective Treatment Options for Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea? It is estimated that 18 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder that causes your breathing to repeatedly stop and start while you sleep. This reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood, which means your heart… Read More
February is National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month
Regular Checkups! Your child should see us every 6 months for a routine cleaning and checkup. Regular cleanings can help remove the plaque buildup that leads to cavities. During the checkup, we also take x-rays to scan for any developing issues. If we catch problem areas in their early stages, treatment can help prevent any… Read More
New Year, New You: The Annual Wellness Scan
Many people are unaware of the close connection between their dental health, and their overall health and wellness. Our hygienists will be recommending an annual Wellness Scan at your next TDA hygiene appointment. The iTero scanner is a digital tool we use in our practice to create 3- dimensional, comprehensive models of your teeth, gum… Read More
TDA 2020: Year in Review
How do you even begin to summarize such an extraordinary year? The COVID-19 outbreak made 2020 a year like none of us have ever experienced before. What we have realized in our office, and from each other, is that we are stronger than we thought we could be. We can do hard things together. Our… Read More