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Our team at Perry Dental recently learned that according to research released by the American Dental Association's Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC), in the decade between 2000 and 2010, the number of adults who regularly visited their dentist declined.
Read MoreLosing a baby tooth is often an exciting event in a child’s life. It’s a sign your child is growing up, and it might even bring a surprise from the Tooth Fairy (or other generous parties). But sometimes, a baby tooth is lost due to injury or accident. Don’t panic, but do call our Perry office as soon as possible.
Read MoreValentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love and spend quality hours with the people you care about the most. Whether you’re in a relationship or single, take some time today to appreciate those you love in your life.
Read MoreThe American Academy of Periodontology stresses the importance of good oral health since gum disease may be linked to heart disease and stroke. Thus far, no cause-and-effect relationship has been established, but there are multiple theories to explain the link between heart disease and periodontal disease.
Read MoreDry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common side effect of many medications. It can also be a side effect of cancer treatments or the result of certain autoimmune diseases. Our team at Perry Dental will tell you that for most people, discontinuing medications isn’t an option. The solution is two-fold: find ways to increase saliva production and eliminate specific things that are likely to increase dryness in the mouth.
Read MoreDental emergencies are bound to come up when you have young children. Our team wants to you to be prepared in case you run into a difficult situation. Problems can vary, from minor gum irritation to knocked-out teeth. Take a look at the different possibilities and how you can handle them.
Read MoreOur team at Perry Dental understands that the sights, sounds, and sensations at a dental office can be unsettling for some patients. One effective technique that we use to comfort you is to offer nitrous oxide gas. Nitrous oxide is a common anesthetic used during many dental procedures.
Read MoreHalitosis is the fancy, scientific word for “bad breath.” Drs. Mackley, Esplin, and Spackman and our team know there are several reasons why you may have halitosis. Let’s look at a few:
Read MoreJust because it’s cold out there doesn’t mean you have to give up keeping fit and active! Winter is the season for some of our favorite team sporting activities. When you’re donning your protective gear, don’t forget to protect your teeth as well.
Read MoreWatching the clock tick down the final seconds until midnight, many of us, Perry Dental included, feel nostalgic about the passing year and hopeful about the new one to come. New Year’s Eve is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the world, with over-the-top celebrations taking place in dozens of countries.
Read MorePregnancy involves a lot of alterations in your health. Perry Dental is here to help you understand the oral health aspects of your pregnancy.
Read MoreYou’ve planned your dream vacation. Your reservations are made. You’re packed and ready. You’ve even scheduled a dental checkup at our Perry office to make sure you catch any potential problems, have finished any major work, and have an up-to-date chart.
Read MoreOur team at Perry Dental gets this question a lot. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to come in once young people get their adult teeth. Because they are the last teeth to break through the gums, they are also called the third molars. There are four wisdom teeth: two on each side of the top and bottom of the mouth.
Read MoreSometimes cavities are hard to avoid. Our team at Perry Dental wants you to know you aren’t alone when it comes to getting cavities. They can appear in both children and adults, and in order to avoid the pain and hassle, you need to understand how they form and what to do to prevent them from developing in the first place.
Read MoreThanksgiving marks the start to the holidays—a season filled with feasting, indulging, and spending time with family and friends. Thanksgiving is a holiday meant for giving thanks, and while this may seem like such a natural celebration, the United States is only one of a handful of countries to officially celebrate with a holiday.
Read MoreThe wisdom teeth are the last of the permanent molars to emerge from the gums. This can occur as early as age 17 or as late as 21. Though some teens and young adults experience a completely normal tooth eruption with ideally aligned molars that pose no health threat, this is not the case for everyone.
Read MoreDiabetes is a chronic disease that increases the risk for many serious health problems, including severe gum disease. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and it’s a great time for us at Perry Dental to remind our patients that the way you care for your teeth at home doesn’t just affect your oral health; keeping your mouth healthy is vital to your overall health, too.
Read MoreHalloween is fast approaching and Drs. Mackley, Esplin, and Spackman wanted to be sure to wish our patients a happy day, no matter how you might celebrate this holiday. The Halloween that is familiar to most people today bears little resemblance to the original Halloween. In the "old days," it wasn't even called Halloween!
Read MoreSleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of your throat relax to the point where they inhibit your natural breathing. It can cause your breathing to stop for anywhere from ten to twenty seconds. In the worst cases, it can even stop your breathing for up to a few minutes.
Read MoreThe human heart truly appreciates it when we eat healthy foods, don’t smoke, and exercise regularly. But there’s something else that can improve your heart’s longevity that you may not know about: keeping your teeth and gums in tip-top shape.
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