If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if
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Camping Oral Health Tips
posted: Aug. 24, 2021.
If your idea of camping is a quiet walk through the woods before returning to your rustic hotel, your regular brushing habits will be perfect for your trip. But if
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Which Implant Crown Attachment Method is Best for You?
posted: Aug. 21, 2021.
If you've decided on a dental implant to replace a missing tooth, you've made a great choice. Implants are a big favorite of both dentists and patients, not only Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Electric or Manual Toothbrush: Why It Does (and Doesn't) Matter
posted: Aug. 17, 2021.
You live in the golden age of toothbrushes. Until a few decades people used twigs or brushes made from animal hair to clean their teeth: not very soft and none
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There Are a Several Possible Causes for a Gummy Smile
posted: Aug. 11, 2021.
Besides straight and translucent teeth, an attractive smile has another important component: balance. In a great smile, the visible areas of the teeth and gums are in balanced proportion Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Is soda really bad for your teeth?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
You take a sip of soda – and someone remarks, “That’s going to ruin your teeth!”
Is that true? Is sweet soda the enemy of a healthy smile? The answer, unfortunately,
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Aug. 01, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read moreCategory: Dental Procedures -
Common Wisdom Teeth Problems
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Have you ever wondered why people have wisdom teeth? These are a third set of molars that come in behind the rest of all your other teeth, usually during early
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Don't Ignore Chronic Mouth Breathing - It Could Disrupt Jaw Development
posted: Jul. 22, 2021.
Although the air we breathe has one destination—the lungs—it can arrive there via two possible routes: through the nose or the mouth. In terms of survival, it matters little Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Energy Drinks and Dental Health
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Homer Dental Clinic, LLC ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.
Energy drinks have been on the rise,
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Sleep Apnea and Snoring
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Snoring may not be something you take seriously. You might even laugh or joke about it. But the fact is, anytime you or your partner snore to the point of
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Smokers Are More Susceptible to Harmful Gum Disease. Here's Why
posted: Jul. 12, 2021.
Along with tooth decay, periodontal (gum) disease is a primary enemy of oral health. If not caught and treated, a gum infection could spread and eventually cause tooth loss. But Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Don’t let a dental emergency ruin your summer vacation!
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
For many of our patients at Homer Dental Clinic, LLC, summer means a season of relaxation, vacation, and outdoor fun and activities. While you can’t take a vacation from dental
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Gum Disease Could be Making Other Diseases Worse
posted: Jul. 02, 2021.
Half of adults over age 30, and an astounding 70% over 65, have had some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Unchecked, a bacterial gum infection can spread into the Read moreCategory: Oral Health -
Happy Fourth of July!
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Happy Independence Day from the doctor and team! The Fourth of July celebrations in America may have changed a lot over the years, but there is no doubt that we
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How to Handle a Dental Emergency
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Whether it’s a broken tooth or injured gums, a dental emergency can interfere with eating, speaking, or other day-to-day activities. According to the American Dental Association , you can sometimes
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