If you are still tired after a full night’s sleep, you could be suffering from sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a potentially serious condition in which you stop and start breathing many times during the night without even knowing it. Some of the symptoms of sleep apnea are loud snoring, awakening with dry mouth, morning […]
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Stress and Bruxism
As if keeping yourself and family safe and healthy during a pandemic is not enough, many have also had to deal with navigating child care, virtual learning, and work changes. These situations can all add stress to one’s life, and stress can manifest itself physically in many ways, including unconscious teeth grinding and clenching which […]
Do My Wisdom Teeth Need to be Extracted?
Your third molars typically come through between the ages of 17 and 21. This is why we call them “wisdom teeth” – they come through at a more mature age and are the last permanent teeth to erupt. For some people, wisdom teeth never erupt. If they do erupt, and if they erupt correctly, healthy […]
My crown fell out! What do I do?
If you have a dental crown that has come off, we know that can be a scary feeling. Crowns are designed to last, but they have been known to come off on occasion, especially when eating sticky candy such as taffy. It is best to avoid sticky candy, but if your crown does come off, […]
Correct a Missing Tooth with a Dental Bridge
Having a missing tooth can cause you to lose confidence in your smile, but it can also impact how well you chew, and surrounding teeth may shift and become misaligned as a result of the empty space where the tooth once was. Flossing may become more difficult as a result, and improper flossing may lead […]
The Importance of Routine Checkups
Visiting your dentist for routine dental checkups and cleanings, every six months, is important for several reasons, including reducing the risk of cavities and gum disease. You shouldn’t see your dentist just when you have a problem that needs to be addressed. Prevention is key to your oral health. Your dentist can identify potential problems […]
Restore a Missing Tooth with a Dental Implant
When you lose a permanent tooth, it is important to address it. If you don’t, the teeth around the missing tooth may become misaligned, and because the root of the missing tooth is no longer there, essential nutrients are no longer supplied to the jawbone around the missing tooth, and this can cause further problems. […]
Veneers – Custom Made Just for YOU!
Porcelain veneers can boost your confidence and improve your smile. They are an effective solution to those who need teeth correction including gaps, cracks, chips, mismatched or misaligned teeth, or those with significantly stained teeth. The great thing about veneers is they are designed to replicate the appearance of your healthy teeth and are custom […]
Dental Bonding Basics
If you have a chipped or cracked tooth, it may make you feel less confident or self-conscious. Fortunately, DaVinci Dentistry offers tooth bonding that can correct the issue. Dental bonding is a procedure that uses tooth-colored composite resin to repair the crack or chip. It is a simpler and more cost-effective solution compared to other […]
Chronic Headaches & TMJ Dysfunction
There are many reasons why someone could experience chronic headaches, but did you know that headaches are also a sign that you could be suffering from TMJ dysfunction? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts like a hinge and connects your jawbone to your skull. There is one joint on each side of your jaw. If […]