A healthy mouth often leads to a healthy body. This is a fact that doesn’t disappear with age. In fact, as we age, dental care becomes a more critical part of our overall health. At our dental office in Pike Creek, some of the most special smiles we care for… Read More…

Our old friend the sun has a bad habit of disappearing quite often during the winter months. During the few hours of daylight we do have, it’s usually too cold to go sit outside and soak up some rays, or we’re all stuck indoors at work. When the sun decides… Read More…

Do you suffer from sharp zings of pain while trying to enjoy your favorite hot or cold foods? Perhaps during a bite of a soothing popsicle or a sip of comforting hot tea, all of the sudden, it’s less about “Yum!” and more about “Ouch!” If your teeth are keeping… Read More…

It’s estimated that nearly half of all humans bite their nails. Usually attributed to nervousness, stress, or boredom, nail biting could even be a result of genetics. However, no matter your reason for biting your nails, we at our dental office in Pike Creek, want to give you five reasons… Read More…

The holiday season is one filled of festive fun, family time, food, and fellowship among friends. It may also mean a calendar packed with parties, days of travel, and long excursions to the mall. The last thing you want during this joyous time of year is to get sick. At… Read More…

If you haven’t been to the dentist in a few years, you may be worried about going. Whether it’s due to fear of the dentist, nervousness of what they’ll find, or you really want to avoid getting a lecture, we encourage you to put your anxiety aside. We’ll never lecture… Read More…

Breathing out of your mouth may not seem like a huge problem, but in terms of oral health and facial development in children, mouth breathing can create some concerns for your dentist in Pike Creek. Signs and Symptoms Before we discuss how mouth breathing can negatively affect your oral health,… Read More…

In recent years, using antibiotics as a pre-appointment preventive tool for fighting infection was a common recommendation for dental patients with heart disease. However, with more research evidence emerging, the American Heart Association has revised the recommendations for using antibiotics prior to appointments with your dentist in Pike Creek. It… Read More…

Women, more so than men, go through several stages in their lives when hormone levels fluctuate dramatically. During those phases, women experience changes in their body as well as in their mouths. At our Pike Creek dental office, we’d like to explain why dental care during those key times is… Read More…

If you’re missing teeth due to an accident, tooth decay, gum disease, or other reasons, you’re not alone. In fact, millions of Americans suffer from tooth loss. Prior to technological advancements in dentistry, the only option to replace missing teeth was either a bridge or dentures. However, at our dental… Read More…