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NOTICE OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE Dear Patients, In light of the evolving pandemic and strong suggestions by public health officials, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our practice and extend it till 05/01/2020. We do not make this decision lightly, however our top priority is the health and well-being of our patients, families, staff and community. If you have an appointment scheduled with us this week, our office will be in touch to help reschedule your app...ointment once we are back . In the case of emergency situations, we WILL have a dentist on call. If you need emergency dental care, please call our office as you normally would and one of our dentists will contact you. At this time we are only seeing life threatening emergencies as recommended by CDA. Our emergency contact number is listed in the voice message . We will continue to monitor the situation as it evolves and the guidance from the county, state and the CDC. For now, we will determine on a weekly basis when it is appropriate for us to return to our normal business hours. Again, please understand that we are making this decision with the health and well-being of our patients, our families, our team and our community in mind. We thank you for your patience during this challenging time and wish all of you continued health. Sincerely, Candy Hans ,DDS See more

Let’s celebrate a sugar free Halloween today . Distribute xylitol mints instead of sticky candies . Let’s be Tooth friendly. Happy Halloween .Let’s celebrate a sugar free Halloween today . Distribute xylitol mints instead of sticky candies . Let’s be Tooth friendly. Happy Halloween .

We are really saddened with the shooting that happened at the Garlic festival yesterday. There are no words to describe the grief, specially for the families who lost their kids . Today our office was in a different state of mind , our staff and our patients , everyone who walked in got hugs , many patients walked in with tears in their eyes and pain in their heart . In this time of distress , we pray for everybody’s well being , peace and safety!

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Our office is now open one Saturday per month to accommodate those who can not come Monday- Friday!

Why So Sensitive? 5 Reasons Why Your Teeth Hurt Do your teeth hurt when you drink or eat something hot or cold? Most people think this is normal, but that’s not always the case. When your teeth hurt, they’re trying to tell you something: See your dentist. More often than not, tooth sensitivity is a sign of a dental problem like tooth decay or gum disease. But there are other reasons why your teeth may be hurting:... You might have a cracked or broken tooth One of your fillings could be broken or rotten You might be grinding your teeth while you sleep You could be brushing your teeth too hard There might be dental plaque buildup on your tooth roots Don’t make the mistake of ignoring sensitive teeth or trying to self-treat. If your sensitivity lasts longer than a couple of days or keeps recurring over a couple of weeks, make an appointment to see your dentist. The longer you wait, the worse it can get and the more expensive treatment will be. A quick exam can reveal exactly what’s going on and get you back to living pain-free.

Is It Snoring or Sleep Apnea? About 80 million people in North America snore, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter?... Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct the airway and cause you to snore, including allergies, drinking before bed, being overweight and having large tonsils or a deviated septum. If you snore now and then, you probably have nothing to worry about. But chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a more serious sleep disorder. People with sleep apnea stop breathing in their sleep sometimes up to 100 hundred times an hour for one minute or longer. Left untreated, sleep apnea can increase your chances of serious health conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. At a minimum, you may feel groggy in the morning or unable to concentrate during the day. The good news is sleep apnea is treatable. The two most common ways to treat sleep apnea are continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, which is administered by a physician, and oral appliance therapy, which is administered by a dentist. CPAP therapy can be very effective for people with sleep apnea, but some find it difficult to sleep with a mask. More people are increasingly turning to the oral appliances administered by dentists. Oral appliances are small, flexible devices that look like mouthguards. They increase the airway space and reduce air velocity and soft tissue vibration (snoring) by moving the lower jaw into a forward position. Patients who have tried both say that oral appliances are more comfortable to wear, easier to care for and very cost-effective.

Make sure to get your Fluoride at your 6 month cleanings: Here is why! Health Watch: How Bottled Water Affects Your Teeth Millions of Americans are embracing a healthy lifestyle and turning to bottled water as part of their diet. Bottled water is often marketed as being better for you, but it may be doing your teeth a disservice. Your bottled water could be missing some elements that promote oral health.... For over 60 years, the United States has been involved in a public health program called community water fluoridation. Many communities throughout the nation added fluoride to their water supply, and the result was a significant decrease in childhood cavities. In fact, community water fluoridation is the single most effective public health measure for tooth decay prevention to date. The Water Works Fluoride battles dental cavities by strengthening tooth enamel and remineralizing teeth damaged by acid. Unfortunately, the majority of bottled waters contain little or no fluoride. In fact, fluoride may even be removed from water during the filtration process. Bottling companies and home filtration systems use reverse osmosis or distillation units to remove sediments and impurities from the water. Reverse osmosis is a water purification system that filters out minerals and some chemicals, while distillation uses heat to literally steam water away from impurities. The steam is then cooled and turned back into water. What's gaining steam in the water industry is the sale of bottled water -- and you'll need to drink plenty of it in order for your teeth to benefit. According to the American Dental Association, fluoridated water should contain 0.7-1.2 milligrams per liter of fluoride for effective cavity protection. While fluoride intake varies according to weight, the ADA states that ingesting 4 mg of fluoride per day is adequate for the average 160 pound person. Since most bottled waters contain less than 0.3 mg per liter of fluoride, you'll need to stock up to get the amount of fluoride recommended by the ADA!