Dental appointments may never look the same
Sometimes it takes a minute to remember what day or month it is. We are now into our fourth month of stay-at-home orders for many states across the country [...]
What the ADA says about COVID-19 and reopening
Many states began their slow and steady approach to reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is great. However, other states have strayed from the path to follow their own [...]
Infographic: Helping your patients understand TMJ pain
It can be difficult to diagnose temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders (TMD) for many reasons. With a less than clear understanding of the causes and exact symptoms affecting TMD and [...]
Dentists: Keep these tips in mind when resuming care
Now that states are slowly reopening, many health procedures and clinics are resuming care. Dentists are on that list and can now resume some care put off because of [...]
Infographic: Signs your patient might have TMD
As dentists, it is important to reach our patients where they’re at. While our patients might not be actively searching for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), it is our job [...]
What my office is doing as we reopen to protect patients
As Georgia and other states continue to move through reopening, I wanted to share with you some of what my office is doing to ensure our patients are safe [...]
Infographic: Treatment options for TMJ pain
Temporomandibular joint disorder, or TMD, can cause pain and discomfort that ranges from mild and infrequent to severe and constant in our patients. It can even lead to debilitating [...]
Here is why poor sleep increases heart disease risk in women
We need to help our patients continue to make the best decisions in regards to their overall health and well-being. So, what does that entail? It means paying attention [...]
Infographic: A person’s risk for sleep apnea
It is important that our patients understand when they are at an increased risk for sleep apnea because of certain health conditions they might have. There are two conditions [...]
Digital scans for oral appliances approved for Medicare patients
When it comes to making impressions of teeth for oral appliances, patients often have to “open wide” before the cast is slid into their mouths. They must hold still, [...]