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Are Implants a No-Go for You? Consider These Other Restoration Options
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.
Our primary aim as dentists is to preserve teeth. There are times, however, when preserving a tooth is no longer worth the effort and we must recommend removing it. Read more -
Quit Smoking to Save Your Smile
posted: Oct. 26, 2021.
You’ve likely heard that smoking increases risk of lung cancer and emphysema. But did you realize that your cigarette habit also has an impact on your smile? Chronic smokers suffer
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Oral Cancer Facts and Figures
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
Oral cancer is largely viewed as a disease that affects those over the age of 40, but it can affect all ages, even non-tobacco and alcohol users. Oral cancer can
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Chronic Dry Mouth Is More Serious Than an Unpleasant Feeling
posted: Oct. 19, 2021.
It's normal to have occasional mouth dryness—that "cotton mouth" feeling when you first wake up or after eating a spicy meal. It soon dissipates, though, leaving you no worse Read more -
Pediatric Dental Emergency Know-How
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.
Parents are usually expert at taking care of their children’s injuries. You know how to disinfect a cut, soothe a bump on the head, and apply a bandage faster than
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Do These 2 Things For Your Health's Sake If You Wear Dentures
posted: Oct. 09, 2021.
Today's dentures are more comfortable, more functional and more life-like than ever before—so much so that you might forget you have them in. Even so, dentures do have some Read more -
Year-End Insurance Reminder
posted: Oct. 05, 2021.
the doctor, as well as our team at James A. Hosner, DDS, would like to give those patients with flex spend, health savings, or insurance benefits a friendly end of
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Unlike Brad Pitt, You Didn't Mean To Chip Your Tooth. We Can Still Fix It
posted: Sep. 29, 2021.
It's not unusual for serious actors to go above and beyond for their roles. They gain weight (or lose it, like Matthew McConaughey for True Detective). They grow hair—or Read more -
Beneficial Beverage or Damaging Drink?
posted: Sep. 28, 2021.
Talking about a healthy diet usually means talking about food. After all, our teeth and gums need protein, vitamins, and minerals to stay strong and free from cavities and gum
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The Link Between HPV and Oral Cancer
posted: Sep. 21, 2021.
Cancer has become a common word, and it seems like there is new research about it every day. We know antioxidants are important. We know some cancers are more treatable
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4 Tips to Getting the Dental Care You Need, Even on a Tight Budget
posted: Sep. 19, 2021.
If your budget gets squeezed, cutting non-essential expenses can be a wise move. But think twice before lumping dental care into that category—postponing dental visits or treatment could put Read more -
Treatments for Tooth Discoloration
posted: Sep. 14, 2021.
Congratulations! You’re getting married! Wow! It’s your twentieth reunion! New job? Great news! No matter the occasion, large or small, you want to celebrate it with your whitest, brightest smile.
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Keep a Watchful Eye on Your Child's Teeth Grinding Habit
posted: Sep. 09, 2021.
More than one parent has wakened in the middle of the night to an unnerving sound emanating from their child's bedroom. Although it might seem like something from the Read more -
Keep Those Teeth Shipshape, Matey!
posted: Sep. 07, 2021.
September 19th is just around the corner, and you know what that means—Aye, matey, it’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day”! Why do we have a “Talk Like a Pirate Day”
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Happy Labor Day!
posted: Aug. 31, 2021.
Labor Day is upon us, and that means the non-official end to summer. Before the kids head back to school and temperatures start to cool down, this is your last
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A 'Tooth in a Day' Implant Could Give You a Perfect Smile From Day One
posted: Aug. 30, 2021.
Getting a new implant tooth in only one day sounds too good to be true. But it's true—up to a point. Whether or not you can undergo an immediate Read more