Thousands of teeth are injured or avulsed (knocked out of the mouth) each year due to the lack of wearing a mouthguard or wearing an improperly fitted mouthguard. Dental injuries are the most frequently incurred orofacial injury from sports. Not only can these injuries cause the death of a tooth […]
New Kent Dentist Blog
Recent data released from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) shows that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, followed by cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, accidents, Alzheimer’s disease, and diabetes. Except for accidents, each of these causes of death can be linked to proteins, […]
Since practicing here for the last six and a half years, I have made some observations concerning the oral health of patients, in particular deep bites, and would like to pass on these following important facts about the mouth. We want you to be healthy and happy and maintain your […]
Researchers at the University of Texas Science Center in San Antonio studied the relationship between artificial sweeteners (AS) and weight gain and obesity. Their research showed that AS may be causing weight gain rather than fighting it. Your body needs calories to feel satisfied and it likes the calories from sweet […]
We hope you all have a happy and safe St. Patrick’s Day! We do want to pass on one word of caution however. Dental emergency visits increase 64% the day after St. Patrick’s Day with these emergencies usually involving the front teeth. Partying too much can cause falls and fights, […]
We are getting great feedback from our patients that have chosen to wear a sleep apnea and anti-snoring dental appliance. Most of the comments center around how much better they feel and how much more energetic they are. We are trilled to be able to offer this service to those […]
I used to be under the impression that sleep apnea only affected overweight and older individuals, and that the only harm it caused was difficulty sleeping for the affected persons partner. However, after reading about the research delving into the harm of improper sleep, I decided to learn more about […]
Dr. Yorgey has just returned from more continuing education classes to become a Certified 3M Mini-implant dentist. Mini implants have been approved by the FDA for long term use in the mouth. They are great for stabilizing lower and upper full and partial dentures at less cost than conventional implants. They can […]