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It is not uncommon for a patient to ask their dentist if they should have their silver fillings replaced. Amalgam/silver fillings just aren’t a popular choice with patients these days. Many people don’t want them and they want the amalgam fillings they already have out of their mouth. Here is a list of 4 common […]

Do you bite your nails when you’re stressed? Do you bite your nails for no apparent reason, you just do it, you’ve always done it, and you’re not sure why? Go look in the mirror. Look at the edges of your front teeth. Are you back yet? Ok, great. Do you notice any small notches […]

One out of three adults didn’t see a dentist in the last 12 months. The survey is done every few years and the results have been the same for a while. There’s so many questions and comments I could make related to this. Are people’s priorities out of whack? Is dentistry just too expensive? Why […]

Top 7 Questions for First Time Removable Partial Denture Wearers Can I Use a Denture Cleaner? Yes, you can. Go to your local pharmacy or grocery store and you can find an assortment of cleaning products. It should say so on the packaging, but most any item that is sufficient for a full denture should […]

At Rolling Oaks Dental, our comprehensive new patient examination is, well, comprehensive. Through some efficient systems we’ve created, we’re able to capture a lot of information on the patients we take care of in their very first visit. Some of the questions we ask patients may be a first for them at a dental appointment. […]

Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a condition affecting millions of Americans.  For some patients it is only a minor annoyance, and for others it can be downright debilitating. Three common reasons patients develop dry mouth are: 1. Taking a medication or having a medical procedure done that causes it as a side effect. 2. A […]

So what are these things, what causes them, should they be treated, and what are the treatment options? Let’s tackle these four questions. What Are They?: There’s two possibilities about what these notches you are seeing are are: a carious cervical lesion or a non-carious cervical lesion. Basically, the hole is either caused by dental […]

Mouthguards.  They’re awesome.  If you’re child plays sports, he/she should be wearing one. A mouthguard is a device designed to prevent injury to teeth, gums, tongue and arches by helping soften the impact to these areas.  It is commonly used during contact sports, although it is also recommended for gymnastics, skating and other sports wherein […]

Sure you stopped smoking and drinking. But are you taking care of your teeth? Actually dental health during pregnancy is a big deal.  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently published a report saying that gingivitis, cavities, and periodontitis can all adversely affect your baby. What is Gingivitis? This is bacteria which causes […]