At Lakeland Family Dental, we've invested in Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) 3D Imaging so we can provide the best possible care to our patients. While traditional x-rays are very useful, they do have their limitations as 2 dimensional representations of an area. With cutting edge 3D CBCT technology, we can ...
It seems like there is a new headline nearly every week featuring someone who swears their teeth are whiter and brighter due to their natural home remedy for stain removal. These articles showcase the idea that whitening can be cheap and easy, if in some cases unpleasant. It can be tempting to consider ...
Little teeth will grow into a big smile. To ensure your child is on track for a lifetime of optimal oral health, it is important to instill good oral hygiene habits early in life. We understand that this can sometimes be a challenge. It’s hard to keep the interest of young children, which ...
The hazards surrounding vaping are not entirely clear. More research is needed in this area, but a recent study indicates that e-cigarette vapors could be damaging to your mouth. Here’s what you need to know.
The Vapor Ingredients
Electronic cigarettes are not regulated in the same way tobacco cigarettes are, meaning that their contents can ...
Maintaining your gum health is vital to your overall health. When you visit our office for an examination, our trained hygienists perform a periodontal exam. In fact, during your examination, our team is quietly assessing your oral health by performing a number of checks. Here’s what you need to know about periodontal disease.
Many Names, One Illness
You may have heard periodontal ...
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Most serious oral health issues can be prevented by maintaining an effective routine of dental hygiene and in-office care. However, you could be at higher risk for some oral illnesses due to hereditary factors. Awareness and proper treatment can help minimize these risks. Here are a few of the most common oral health concerns that are affected by ...
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The year is closing and holidays are on the horizon. Are you planning year-end travel or a last-minute getaway? Before heading out on your next adventure, make sure you are prepared with these 3 quick tips for maintaining optimal dental health during travel.
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A canker sore can make eating, drinking, and talking difficult and even painful. Maintaining your oral health by brushing and flossing may also be difficult with a sore in your mouth, but keeping up with your daily oral hygiene routine is an important step in the healing process. We’ve put together a short guide to everything you need ...
It's highly likely that after visiting our practice, you understand the value of a thorough, professional dental cleaning. It's also likely that you may not fully understand the importance of a complete exam and radiographs.
There are many reasons the exam is an important part of your oral health routine.
1. Exams allow the doctor to evaluate for signs of health conditions. ...
Did you know that tooth decay is the single largest cause of school absences? The longer decay goes untreated, the worse it gets. Not only can this mean costlier expenses for you, but it also jeopardizes your child’s oral health and education. You can help your child have a ...
Loose teeth, bad breath, and painful, bloody gums - these are among the signs and symptoms of periodontal, or gum, disease. Unfortunately, periodontal disease can also begin without any obvious symptoms. If left undiagnosed or untreated, you could be at risk for irreparable damage to your teeth and gums. The good news is that periodontal disease is preventable. In fact, ...
A happy smile is a healthy smile! There are a number of steps you can take to keep your smile healthy by reducing your risk of developing tooth decay. Here are a few suggestions from our team.
Eat a Tooth Friendly Diet
Reduce the amount of sugars and carbohydrates in your diet. Decay-causing bacteria in the mouth feed on these substances.
We ...
The Holiday Season is nearly upon us! With 2018 fast approaching, we are entering the “use it or lose it” time of the year for your dental benefits. For most dental insurance plans, your yearly benefit dollars renew on January 1st. However, your unused benefit dollars do not roll over to the new year, and many times hundreds ...
We are excited and proud to introduce digital 3D scanning technology to Lakeland Family Dental! The Cerec Omnicam 3D scanner replaces the need to take uncomfortable and messy impressions the "traditional" way for most crowns, bridges, and Invisalign. Using a special wand camera that takes 18 images every second, the Omnicam generates a 3D model of your teeth and gums ...
Gum disease (also known as periodontal disease) is a low grade, chronic infection that leads to inflammation of the gum tissue and bone that supports your teeth. If left untreated, gum disease leads to tooth loss. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss for adults. The Center for Disease Control estimates that nearly 50% of American adults have some ...
It’s surprising how many patients have this experience and don’t realize that bleeding gums actually indicate a problem. Usually, there are a couple of reasons for bleeding gums:
Let’s go over some of these, so that we can help you feel more comfortable ...
At Lakeland Family Dental, we know that patients avoid the dentist for a number of reasons. Financial difficulties, dental anxiety, and busy schedules all keep patients away from their regular dental appointments.
Don’t worry. We will never make you feel bad about missing a few dental appointments. Both Dr. Eric and Dr. Sam are solution-focused and will make it easy and ...