Silver amalgam fillings have been adhered to cavities in people’s teeth for over 150 years. Many dentists and patients have moved on to tooth-colored materials for aesthetic reasons, and concerns of an impact on environment and health from amalgam’s chief ingredient of mercury. There are still hundreds of millions of people with amalgam fillings, according… Read more »
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Sheridan Dentist: 38 Percent of Children Grind Their Teeth
Have you ever heard the sound of teeth grinding against one another? It can be disturbing, especially if the teeth in question are part of a smile you adore. But did you know that children rarely receive treatment for bruxism (teeth grinding)? It’s not an oversight either. Below, your Sheridan dentist, Dr. Coon, explains why… Read more »
Dental Cleanings in Sheridan: More Important than You May Know
While most people are aware that brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day is vital to keeping your smile clean, but how often do you visit your dentist for a regular dental checkup and cleaning? Your daily hygiene ritual is fairly simple and can be practiced in a matter of minutes every day, but… Read more »
How Deep Should Your Dental Cleaning Go?
How often do you brush and floss your teeth? If you answered at least twice a day (and we hope you did), then you’re on the right track to keeping your smile healthy and clean. Yet, however effective your daily hygiene routine is, it is not enough to stave off dental disease and protect your… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Connects Gum Disease to Arthritis
Brushing and flossing your teeth are considered not negotiable if you want to have the best oral hygiene. Floss reaches the areas between teeth where the bristles of a toothbrush can’t fit. However, brushing twice a day, and flossing every day, is often neglected by people who are busy, tired, or just can’t seem to… Read more »
Sheridan Dentists Promote National Cancer Survivors Day
The annual celebration of life known as National Cancer Survivors Day took place this past Sunday. Inspired by this joyous event, your Sheridan dentists are raising awareness about oral cancer. Protect yourself by knowing the facts about this dangerous disease that claims the lives of 8,000 Americans each year. Risk Factors for Oral Cancer Oral… Read more »
National Stuttering Awareness Week: Speech Impediments and Dental Development
Stuttering is a speech impediment that affects millions of people, from small children to adults. Those who stutter often feel embarrassed in social situations where a lot of speaking is necessary because they can be subjected to ridicule. That is why groups such as the National Stuttering Association and The Stuttering Foundation were founded. They… Read more »
Gum Disease Myths Dispelled by Your Sheridan Dentists
Gum disease is a common yet often misunderstood illness. According the American Academy of Periodontology, up to 80% of the population in the United States will develop some form of gum disease. Periodontal disease ranges from mild and reversible to severe and chronic. Dr. Donald Coon, Dr. Justin Coon, and Dr. Cody Coon dispel some… Read more »
Sheridan Dentist Recommends Mouth Guards for Youth Sports
Did you know April is National Facial Protection Month? While not many of us will celebrate this occasion with hockey mask parties or full face football helmet brunches, this awareness month is meant to help athletes and parents of youth athletes protect their mouths during sports activities. Drs. Donald Coon, Justin Coon, and Cody L…. Read more »