by | Sep 1, 2016 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Orthodontics, Smiling
A Smile is Just a Smile – Or is it? In the dental world, we know that a smile is one of the first things people notice when meeting someone new. We are, after all, in the business of giving people their best smile and making the world brighter, one smile at a time. “A...
by Dr John Luther | Aug 24, 2016 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a dangerous sleep disorder because it literally stops your breathing during sleep. Usually it’s only for a few seconds before the body snorts or coughs to restart breathing. But extreme cases can be fatal: former NFL star Reggie White died from it. It’s...
by Dr John Luther | May 11, 2015 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Pediatric Dentistry
Pregnancy and Oral Care Timbercest Dental Center You’ve just learned you’re pregnant – CONGRATULATIONS! But how does pregnancy affect your gums? Pregnant women experience increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. These...
by Dr John Luther | Jan 6, 2015 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Uncategorized
Oral Cancer is a devastating disease when detected in its later stages; in the later stages it usually involves major surgery and has about a 50% success rate. Oral Cancer kills more people nationwide than either melanoma or cervical cancer. Good News About Oral...
by Dr John Luther | Dec 16, 2014 | Dental Health, General Patient Info, Uncategorized
Cold sore season is fast approaching. As you may know, cold sores are extremely contagious. More than 85% of the American population is infected with the contagious virus that causes cold sores, and with 40% of the population suffering from recurrent, painful cold...
by Dr John Luther | Jul 23, 2014 | dental health, General Patient Info
Does a spoonful of ice cream or a sip of hot coffee sometimes become a painful experience for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince occasionally? If so, you may have sensitive teeth. Sensitive teeth are the result of stimulation of the cells within tiny...
