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, …