by Today's Dentistry | May 1, 2022 | Cleanings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry
Oral cancer screenings are designed to identify a common condition and treat it early, when it is most curable. Screening is a fast and painless process built into a regular dental examination. Here are common questions and answers about oral cancers. How Common Is...
by Today's Dentistry | Apr 15, 2022 | Cleanings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry
Nearly half of adults have some form of periodontal (gum) disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It ranges from mild inflammation to a type that causes bone damage and even tooth loss. Symptoms of periodontal disease include chronic...
by Today's Dentistry | Apr 1, 2022 | Cleanings, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry
While we all know toothbrushing is critical to a healthy mouth, it is equally important to understand the benefits of daily flossing. According to a National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, only 30 percent of Americans floss daily, and 33 percent say they...
by Today's Dentistry | Mar 15, 2022 | Dentistry
Recent studies have linked periodontal disease, more commonly known as gum disease, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Both are inflammatory conditions that prompt the immune system to attack the body. Our dental team in Nampa, ID can teach you more about this connection...
by Today's Dentistry | Mar 1, 2022 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentistry
It seems like there is a new headline nearly every week featuring someone who swears their teeth are whiter and brighter due to their natural home remedy for stain removal. These articles and blog posts claim that teeth whitening can be cheap, easy, natural and, in...
by Today's Dentistry | Feb 15, 2022 | Dentistry
You may have periodontal disease, commonly known as gum disease, and not know it until it has progressed to its advanced stage. Prompt treatment is essential because the condition can only be reversed in its early stages. Still, because it shows few, if any, symptoms...
