Are you, or your child, nervous about going to the dentist? Does the thought of an upcoming appointment bring up feeling of mild to moderate anxiety? You are not the only person to suffer from dental phobia. You may want to consider using nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, to help calm these nerves. Laughing gas is odorless, colorless... read more »
Do you have a cavity that needs to be filled? Are you trying to decide which kind of filling you should get? If you are, we would like to assist you by telling you a little bit about amalgam and composite fillings and why both of them can be beneficial to you. Amalgam fillings are made by using a mixture... read more »
Do you have a tooth that has been damaged from a trauma or decay? Does one of your teeth have a blemish you don’t want to see anymore? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you could be a candidate for a dental crown. Crowns can restore a tooth’s natural appearance and function and can hide unsightly blemishes... read more »
Do you have a hard time cleaning your back teeth? Do they have deep fissures that seem to hold on to food particles? If you answered yes, you are not the only one with this problem, and there is a way to treat it. You can now get dental sealants placed on your back molars to help prevent decay. What... read more »
Are your gums slightly red or puffy? Do you experience discomfort when you brush your teeth or floss? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be in the early stages of gum disease. Commonly known as gingivitis, this infection in the gums may begin being mild but can become more serious if left untreated. The most... read more »
Is there a gap in your smile that you wish wasn’t there? A bridge may be just the solution for you. A bridge is a permanent prosthetic device that may be recommended if you are missing one or more teeth and are cemented onto the neighboring teeth. If left unfilled, the remaining teeth could shift or rotate to fill in... read more »
You probably learned your dental hygiene habits as a young person. But now as an adult, you have some questions that went unanswered. Do you really need to limit your sugar? Is it sugar that causes cavities? This is a good question. The more you know about cavities and how they form, the more prepared you are to NOT get... read more »
A new year, a fresh start. January has a way of helping us look at our goals and see where we have been, what we’ve already accomplished, and where we want to go. May we suggest that 2018 be the year you finally get the smile of your dreams? Say goodbye to those crowded, gapped, or poorly aligned teeth, and... read more »
Are you stumped about giving a one-of-a-kind gift to someone you care about this Holiday season? If you still have someone on your gift-giving list that is need of a smile transformation, you might consider giving them a gift which will last long past the holidays. An attractive smile brings with it enhanced self- confidence. Our Groover Family Dentistry team... read more »
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that creates irregular patterns or interrupted breathing patterns while you sleep. If a person has sleep apnea, it can create some serious problems in the body, such as high blood pressure, strokes, and even heart attacks. Spotting sleep apnea can be difficult. Here are many of the possible risk factors that can help you... read more »
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