Most Americans do not drink enough water. We’re supposed to drink between 3 to 4 liters of water a day – almost a full gallon of pure water, depending on your gender and age. While we may get enough to survive, we do run the risk of being dehydrated – living without enough water in …
How Does Dehydration Affect Your Dental and Oral Health? Read More »
It is said at every dental appointment: you need to floss every day. It is one of the most important things that you can do for your teeth, with study after study proving that regular flossing will help protect you from tooth decay and gum disease. But so many of us don’t floss. At all. …
Canker sores are painful sores that form inside of the mouth. They are typically white in color and last for anywhere from between 1 week to over a month. Most people only get one canker sore at a time, but others can get more than one, or have multiple canker sores combine to form a …
Canker Sores: Caused by Stress or Something Else? Read More »
We use many different terms in the dental field, some of which are technical and primarily used for our record keeping. But there are many terms that we want our patients to know and understand. Two such terms, which are often confused for each other, are the terms “plaque” and “tartar.” In order for us …
What is the Difference Between Plaque and Tartar? Read More »
Your body uses all different kinds of nutrients in order to thrive. Your mouth is no different. There are multiple vitamins and minerals that affect every part of your mouth, especially your teeth and gums. As dentists, we may not be able to force you to eat healthy foods, but we can strongly suggest that …
Vitamins That Affect Oral Health – 7 Essential Nutrients Read More »
I was just looking at the new logo on Facebook and the Website; I like it. The piece that jumps off the page today is the image of the root system at the base of the logo. I was remembering that while my wife and I were living in California Hot Springs, the acorns would …
A Message From Dr. Hardt (Part 2) Continued From April 27th Read More »
A lot has happened since my friend has passed. I still miss him daily. My mind swims with how to move forward. The one thing that’s clear is that I can’t do it alone. I am realizing now, even as this journey develops before my eyes, that I am no longer a sole provider. I …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that nearly half of adults suffer from some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Considering the prevalence of periodontal disease, you may be curious about what triggers it. Gum disease is a bacterial infection typically caused by poor oral hygiene. When films of bacteria (plaque) accumulate and …
4 Unexpected Ways that Gum Disease Impacts Other Body Parts Read More »
Dear Valued Patient, Although you may already be aware, we are writing you today with very heavy hearts to formally inform you that our beloved Dr. Lewis passed away on October 5, 2021. His loss has been nearly impossible to accept and the love we have felt from our community of patients has helped carry …
Preserving My Friend’s Legacy | A message from his daughter Read More »
In case of a medical emergency, there are general precautions and remedies that most people deem as common sense, such as: Bleeding? If you experience any bleeding due to trauma or soft tissue injury, apply gauze or bandaid until it stops. Swelling? Reduce this inflammatory response with a cold compress. Discomfort, inflammation, and fever? Take …
