Archive for May, 2021

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, FAGD, MS We are living longer.  Because of the growth of the aging population, attention is needed in maintaining their oral health.  According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), dental caries (tooth decay), periodontal disease (gum disease), xerostomia (dry mouth), and oral cancer are oral conditions that the older […]

Author: Dr. Alison Vitelli, DMD Recently we have been seeing several cases of severe sinus congestion that is the cause of a toothache. But why? The maxillary sinus is a membrane. It lines the cavity in our head and on both sides of the nose where air flows through. Sometimes, allergies promote a response from […]

Author: Kimberly N. Powell, DDS, FAGD, MS When our patients have dental work performed, there are certain instructions that are given. We are not trying to inconvenience them, but hoping that an expected and agreeable result occurs. Here are a few examples of do’s and don’ts after dental care. Do return to the office after […]