How Does Stress Impact My Dental Health?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health

We all know stress is bad for our health. You may be aware of the physical and emotional symptoms of stress such as headaches, stomachaches, and anxiety. But did you know that stress does not only have psychological effects, but it can also create significant physical impacts, including oral health issues?

How to Care for Your Gums: 7 Tips for National Gum Care Month

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health

September is National Gum Care Month. At Cardinal Dental, we use the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of healthy gums and to educate our patients about the proper way to care for their gums. Consider the following tips to maintain the health of your gum tissue, teeth, and the overall health of your body.

How to Improve Your Dental Health

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Dental Ti

Poor dental health not only causes local problems such as tooth pain and bleeding gums, but it can also have a negative effect on the health of your whole body. In fact, gum disease, which can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene, has been correlated with several systemic health problems including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, dementia, reproductive health problems, and more.

What are Wisdom Teeth?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Wisdom Teeth

A person with a full set of wisdom teeth set deep in the skull bones might have just one or two actually erupt once the jaw is fully grown.

How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy During the Holidays

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Dental Ti

Who doesn’t love all the sweet treats, snacks, and festive drinks that accompany the holiday season? While all of these treats taste great and are a big part of the festivities, they can wreak havoc on your teeth, if you’re not careful.

Does Your Tooth Really Need to Be Extracted?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Dental Wellne

Often, we can save natural teeth with a combination of root canal therapy and a dental crown designed to strengthen and protect the natural tooth’s structure.

What Is a Porcelain Crown and Why Might You Need One?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Dental Ti

A porcelain crown is a tooth-shaped cap made of 100% porcelain. Porcelain crowns are designed to fit over, completely cover, and restore the portion of a natural tooth that is above the gum line.

What Happens During a Routine Dental Checkup?

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Dental Wellne

Whether you’ve been to the dentist what seems like a million times or you have dental anxiety and try to avoid routine dental exams, knowing what to expect can help ease your fears and help you get the most out of your routine dental exams.

Afraid to Visit the Dentist? Sedation Dentistry Can Help

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health, Sedation Dentistry

If you are afraid of visiting the dentist, have dentophobia, or experience anxiety associated with dental care and visiting the dentist, you are not alone. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans actually void visiting the dentist due to anxiety or fear.

Good Dental Hygiene Practices

Author: Cardinal Dental
Topics: Dental Health

When it comes to maintaining healthy teeth and gums (and a healthy body, too), practicing good oral hygiene is essential. Healthy oral hygiene habits work together to prevent tooth decay, tooth loss, periodontal disease, and other systemic health issues that can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene.