Do you have high levels of stress in your life? We know many things can lead to higher stress. You may be surprised to learn that stress can affect not only your overall health but your oral health as well. We want to share some ways your stress level may be harming your teeth and mouth:
At McMillan Family Dental, we are passionate about doing all we can to help our patients’ oral health. Teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but when they are not cared for properly or treatment is avoided, it can lead to an extraction and the need for a tooth replacement. There is one treatment we often use to save the tooth before an extraction is needed — a root canal. Over the years, root canals have gotten a bad reputation, but thanks to advancements in treatment and technology, the process is similar to a more involved filling.
At McMillan Family Dental, one of our goals is to help patients enjoy optimal oral health throughout their lifetime. We only have one set of teeth, and we want to do all we can to help them last for as long as possible. One way we can help achieve this is through preventative dentistry.
Did you know that we help patients who suffer from sleep apnea? Millions of people suffer from this common condition and often do not receive the help they need because they aren’t sure who to turn to. Sleep is an important part of your day, and we want to ensure our patients are getting the quality sleep they need and deserve. One of our patients who suffers from sleep apnea recently shared his experience with his treatment and some thoughts about our practice. Click here to watch the short video and learn more about sleep apnea.
At McMillan Family Dental, we encourage patients to visit our office for routine hygiene examinations. Not only are these appointments necessary to look for signs of tooth decay, but we also look for other common conditions that can be rather severe if not detected early and treated in a timely manner. One such condition is gum disease. Gum disease, also commonly known as periodontal disease, is a serious gum infection caused by bacterial growth along the gumline and around the base of the tooth. When gum disease is left untreated, it will continue to progress and can cause serious complications such as tooth loss and deterioration of the jawbone.
