It’s no secret that the effects of smoking cigarettes negatively impact your health. Tobacco use is expected to kill 1 billion people this century, affecting the health of the smoker themselves and the people they live with. Smokers are four times more likely to develop advanced gum disease compared to non-smokers, and the long-term affect smoking has on oral health …
As one of the most common oral health issues in the U.S., our Lake Anna, VA dentists have seen more cavities than they can count. If you’ve ever felt the painful effects of an unfilled cavity, you understand that taking extra steps to prevent another one from occurring is worth the effort. Although some people have naturally acidic mouths that …
White teeth are sought after by a large number of Americans. But with a nationwide fascination split between things like coffee, sugar, and cigarettes, white teeth are something that evade the majority of the population. According to Boston University, Americans cumulatively spend 1.4 billion dollars on over the counter teeth whitening products. Although teeth generally get darker with age regardless …
As the result of tongue placement, processed foods, and natural aging, it’s not uncommon for people who grew up with braces to find themselves needing them again once they grow up. Even for those who have never had braces before, they can offer a number of health and cosmetic benefits. Our Lake Anna dentists have helped countless adults correct their smiles …
The root canal: it’s a dental procedure most individuals have heard of, and often avoid at all costs. Lake Monticello dentists like us agree that root canals should be one of the last options we use to correct issues with tooth decay; unfortunately, a lack of regular dental treatment or rapid progression of tooth decay can leave many people reaching …
Today, there are roughly 80-90% of Americans suffering from tooth decay. Tooth decay is characterized by a loss of enamel, which eventually causes painful ailments like cavities, tooth infections, and sometimes gum disease to occur. With so many U.S. residents struggling with some type of cavity or infection, it’s only normal to ask why such a significant number of people …
Good dental health is usually something people rarely think about, until it is gone. To live a life with good oral health, it’s important to live a lifestyle that promotes healthy teeth. Unfortunately, all the different types of processed foods that have worked their ways into our diets are now plaguing our dental health. In order to start shifting our …
Tooth decay starts for a number of different reasons. Whether it’s a diet high in sugars (like soda, candy, and baked goods) or one focused on low quality grains, our teeth simply can’t hold up to some types of foods and drinks. One of the earliest signs of tooth decay is a cavity; all too often, Lake Anna dentists like us …
The Problem With Traditional Patient Care Since the beginning of modern dentistry, things haven’t changed much with regard to how dentists care for their patients. Sure, the technology and materials have been drastically updated and dentists are more knowledgeable about treating patients, but the interaction between dentist and patient has been largely unchanged. Typically, when you visit the dentist, he …
Over the past few years, Dr. Williams has taken over 200 hours of continuing education in the realm of occlusal science. Occlusal science is the study of understanding how the masticatory system (or bite system) works. The anatomical components of the masticatory system are the TMJs (temporo-mandibular joints), the muscles of the jaw, the neurological system which controls the muscles, …