Hopefully, you’re conscientious about your oral health and visit your dentist twice a year for an examination and teeth cleaning. While you’re familiar with the treatments a dentist provides – as well as the procedures they perform – your dentist may diagnose a condition that requires referring you to a periodontist. Although this may sound…
Experiencing a dental emergency is a situation we all hope we never have to face. But what type of situation requires a call to your dentist for immediate attention? People who tend to be cautious may consider a non-throbbing toothache an emergency, while stoical types might think they can tough out a cracked tooth until…
The holiday season is busy for many reasons. But amid the bustle, some important tasks may have not made it onto your “to-do” list. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) through your employer’s health plan and you haven’t yet used the remaining balance of your funds for this year, time is running out…
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…
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…
Oral surgery is an umbrella term that includes any operation performed on your teeth, gums, jaw or surrounding facial and oral structures. It includes an extensive range of procedures — including wisdom tooth extractions, dental bone grafts, periodontal grafts and corrective jaw surgery. According to Cleveland Clinic, “Your teeth, gums and jaw joints all work…
Root canal treatment is probably the dental procedure that people dread the most. In fact, it’s the standard reference for an unpleasant experience, as in, “I’d rather have a root canal than (fill in the blank).” If you’ve never had a root canal, the procedure’s bad reputation could make you so anxious that you don’t…
Choosing a healthcare provider is an important decision. Finding a professional worthy of your trust to treat and prevent illness — perhaps not only for yourself but also for your family — is a task to take seriously, rather than left to chance. Our team at NK Family Dental always emphasizes that dental health is…
In 1945, Grand Rapids, MI, became the first community in the world to add fluoride to the municipal water supply in order to help prevent tooth decay. When subsequent studies showed a significantly lower rate of cavities in schoolchildren, water fluoridation spread to other towns and cities — including Chicago. The Centers for Disease Control…
As an expectant mom, you have a lot going on – not the least of which are the physical changes you’re experiencing. While you’re scheduling regular visits with your obstetrician to ensure a healthy pregnancy, be sure you also take care of your oral health during this important time! Is it Safe to Visit the…
