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Jeffery Ballard

Bite Adjustment: Why a Misaligned Bite is Toxic

Sleep. If you get it regularly and easily it’s easy to take it for granted. However, for our patients who suffer from teeth grinding or clenching, a good, restful night of sleep is extremely valuable and hard to come by. A lot of times, grinding and clenching can come...

Sedation Dentistry: Do it for the Kids!

As dental professionals, we know that many of our patients suffer from dental anxiety. In fact, we know that there are many of you in the area that may be avoiding the dentist altogether because of this. While we sympathize with that fear, we also know how damaging it...

Dentures – 5 Common Problems and How to Overcome Them

New to dentures? You are not alone. Millions of people receive dentures everyday as a wonderful solution for the replacement of missing teeth. Come to think of it, do you know of someone who uses dentures? Perhaps your grandma does, or an aunt or uncle. This is...

Sealants – A Layer of Safety for your Teeth

The human oral cavity requires regular maintenance because it is always prone to bacteria. Food particles that remain in the mouth are also food for the bacteria that just naturally occur in our mouths. The bacteria create plaque, which can stick onto any tooth...

Periodontal Therapy for a Healthy Heart

Did you know that taking care of your heart involves looking after your gums? This is because gum disease can bring about serious heart problems when left untreated. Studies have linked heart attacks to gum, or periodontal, disease. Periodontal disease means the...