Ewwww…..That Smell!!
Published on February 16, 2010 by Dr. Kevin Kunard in Dental Care Tips
A common question we get in our dental office is – “What causes bad breath?”
Many times the complaint is not from the offender but from a long suffering spouse or family member. There are many causes of bad breath (which we call “halitosis”) – some serious and some not. And while many people have decided to just hold their nose and live with it, the good news is diagnosing and treating bad breath is something that can easily be done.
Here is a list, in no particular order, of the reasons people may be slowly backing up during conversations:
Dental Onlays
Published on February 9, 2010 by Dr. Kevin Kunard in Dental Care Tips
When a tooth is too damaged to support a regular dental filling, but not damaged enough to require a dental crown, You have an option called a dental onlay. Capping a damaged tooth unnecessarily with a dental crown removes more tooth structure than needed. But a large dental filling can weaken the remaining structure of the tooth, causing the tooth to break, crack or eventually need a root canal.
The dental restoration that is many times overlooked is the dental onlay.
Cavities Are On The Rise - Due To WHAT?
Published on January 29, 2010 by Dr. Kevin Kunard in Dental Care Tips
Something that many people consider to be healthy is actually causing an increase in dental decay among children and man adults. For the first time in decades cavity rates are up and many dentists are reporting that adult patients who didn’t appear to be cavity prone are showing up with decay around existing fillings and crowns. Decay is even being found on otherwise healthy teeth - something that for a while seemed pretty rare. The culprit?
New Website Launched
Published on December 26, 2009 by Dr. Kevin Kunard in News
We are happy to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. We designed this website with a few goals in mind. First, we needed a website to share our services and provide resources and explanations of what we can offer. Second, to show potential clients that we have a first class office, facility, and staff. Third, to show a portfolio of our work for future patients. Fourth, to post a weblog with relevant articles and content for our patients and the dental industry.
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