How Periodontal Disease Can Affect Your Health
How Periodontal Disease Can Affect Your Health

Did you know that your head is connected to the rest of your body? And that your teeth, gums, tongue, etc., are part of your head – which is connected to the rest of your body? While these questions may seem absurd, many people typically don’t consider that poor oral health affects your overall health….

What is a Sinus Lift?
What is a Sinus Lift?

Since dental implants have become a commonplace procedure, the sinus lift is being performed with corresponding frequency. For many people, a sinus lift — also known as sinus augmentation — is needed to make a dental implant possible. Some people who need a dental implant don’t have enough bone support necessary for the procedure because…

How to Get Your Child’s Oral Health Off to a Great Start

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. The American Dental Association (ADA) made this proclamation in 1981 to bring together dentists, other healthcare providers and teachers to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their parents and caregivers. This annual campaign helps to raise awareness about the importance of establishing healthy habits and…

What Should Your Experience as a Dental Patient be Like?
What Should Your Experience as a Dental Patient be Like?

Your dentist is an important member of your healthcare team. Because our team at NK Family Dental always emphasizes that dental health is part of overall health, we want you to know that your patient experience should meet certain standards to ensure the best possible treatment, care and outcome. As our blog post — “How…

What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Oral Health
What Your Tongue Can Tell You About Your Oral Health

You probably don’t think much about your tongue, other than the role it plays in tasting and swallowing. But it also provides an important window into your oral and overall health. By paying attention to the signs and symptoms your tongue exhibits, you can potentially catch dental or health problems early on and schedule an…

A New Look At Foods That Are Bad For Your Oral Health
A New Look At Foods That Are Bad For Your Oral Health

Avoiding sweets and sugary beverages to prevent tooth decay is considered one of the basic rules of good oral health practices. Although solid advice, it isn’t quite as simple as that. As our blog post — “Common Dental Health Myths” — reveals, sugar itself doesn’t promote cavities. The amount of time the sugar remains in…

How to Help Your Teething Baby
How to Help Your Teething Baby

Is your teething baby irritable during the day and sleepless at night — keeping you awake, as well? Unfortunately, teething is a milestone in an infant’s development that involves pain and discomfort. As a new parent, you want to make this process as comfortable as possible. Whether your baby is currently teething — or you…

Why You May Need a Dental Bridge
Why You May Need a Dental Bridge

If you are missing a tooth — or your dentist tells you that one of your teeth needs to be extracted — you will most likely have one of two options for replacing it: an implant, or a dental bridge. As our blog post — “All About Dental Bridges” — covers, your dentist will typically…

How Your Smile Can Make You Look Younger
How Your Smile Can Make You Look Younger

Do you want to look younger? The more birthdays you celebrate, the more of a disconnect you may notice between the person you see in the mirror, and how you still see yourself. There are many well-promoted ways to turn back the clock — including cosmetic surgery, injectable dermal fillers, Botox®, skincare serums, hair coloring…