by Hartwell Dentistry | May 30, 2015 | Health Article
Did you know that the prevention of gum disease may also be good for your heart? New research suggests that if you suffer from gum disease (periodontal disease), this may be increasing your risk of heart disease or stroke. Research suggests that people with gum...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 29, 2015 | Health Article
Pregnancy is an important period of time for both the mother’s and baby’s health. You’ll want to think about taking good care of yourself and getting your baby’s life off to a healthy start! For a long time we’ve known that risk factors such as smoking, alcohol and...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 29, 2015 | Dental Crowns
A dental crown is a dental restoration that covers up or caps a tooth. It is cemented into place and cannot be taken out. What are Dental Crowns made of? Dental crowns are made of three types of materials: Porcelain – most like a natural tooth in color Gold...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 29, 2015 | Jaw & Muscle Pain
Night time teeth grinding is a sleep disorder also known as “sleep bruxism” that effects up to 8% of adults. It occurs much more frequently in children, but most will outgrow it by age twelve. Adults who grind their teeth at night may awake with headaches, sore jaw...
by Hartwell Dentistry | May 28, 2015 | Health Article
Is it normal for my gums to bleed when I brush my teeth? No, your gums should not bleed when you brush your teeth. Bleeding gums may be one of the signs of gum disease. Think of gum tissue as the skin on your hand. If your hands bled every time you washed them, you...
