This weekend is a good time to celebrate the dads in your life because Sunday is Father’s Day. Rather than giving your dad another tee shirt or travel coffee mug, why not spend some quality time doing some interesting things around town? There are plenty of fun ways to spend the weekend that will make…
Losing a tooth as an adult comes with a handful of negative consequences for your smile and health. Replacing a tooth can be important to managing those negative consequence. Replacing the roots of the tooth with an implant can help ensure that your smile remains strong and healthy. However, there are certain obstacles that may…
Tobacco does not have a great reputation. Whether or not you use it, you probably think you have heard all the negative effects it can have on your health. The ill-effects are not just limited to cigarettes either, especially when it comes to the effects on your mouth’s health. Chewing tobacco and dip, along with…
Every year, Vermilionville hosts three cultural day celebrations – Creole, Acadian, and Native American. This weekend, Creole heritage will be honored and celebrated during Creole Culture Day (the first of the three cultural day celebration) set for a day of cultural exchange designed to enhance your awareness and your appreciation. The family-friendly event will explore the history…
Gum disease is incredibly common disease. For adult Americans over the age of 40, the majority of them are affected by gum disease. Despite being so common, many people are still unsure how to defend against gum disease and why it is so important to do so. While the earliest stage, known as gingivitis, can…
When you lose a tooth as a child, it often came with a friendly visit from the Tooth Fairy. Unfortunately, losing any teeth as an adult is usually much less fun. Losing a tooth in adulthood can happen for several reasons that can include severe damage or decay, gum disease, injury, or overcrowding. If a…
Your teeth emerge from your gums at different stages throughout childhood and into early adulthood. The first teeth to erupt are your incisors, then your canines, then your premolars and molars, and lastly your third molars. Third molars, named as such because they are the third set of molars and last teeth to emerge, are…
You probably already know that sugar can lead to tooth decay. You know that coffee or tea can lead to yellow stains on your smile. You likely know that chewing on ice can be problematic for your teeth, too. While you know the things to avoid for your smile, do you know that there are…
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very common sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. While it may sound similar to snoring, OSA can rob you of restful sleep and put you at risk of multiple health issues. Sleep apnea is a condition where the soft tissues of your mouth and throat collapse into your airway…
Jaw pain can consist of constant throbbing pain in your jaw and cheeks or it could be sharp pains. The pain might even reach down to your temples, neck, and shoulders. Along with jaw pain, you may be experience popping or clicking. Even chronic headaches could be related to an issue with your jaw. Any…
