The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be
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How do I know if I need dentures?
posted: Aug. 10, 2021.
The choice to get dentures is a permanent decision so there are several important factors you should take into consideration. Many people have teeth that are not able to be
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Hot Day? Three Drinks to Leave Home When You’re Packing the Cooler
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
Whew! It’s a hot one! And whenever the temperature soars, you need to stay hydrated, especially when you’re outside or exercising. But all cold drinks aren’t equal when it comes
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Tooth Worms? The History of Cavities and Tooth Fillings
posted: Jul. 27, 2021.
Scientists have discovered tooth decay in specimens that are more than 15,000 years old. The ancients once thought that cavities were caused by something called “tooth worms” … Eew! They
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Carbs and Cavities
posted: Jul. 20, 2021.
The Good News
Carbohydrates are one of the body’s essential macronutrients (along with protein and fat). We use carbs to convert the food we eat into energy. How does this work?
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How Sedation Dentistry Can Help You Overcome Dental Anxiety
posted: Jul. 13, 2021.
Putting off your dental visit to Cedar Dental, Practice of Amy M. Kiesselbach D.D.S. because of fear or anxiety only increases the potential for tooth decay or gum problems. At
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Teeth Whitening For a Bright Summer
posted: Jul. 06, 2021.
Summer brings sunshine and warm weather, and many of our patients begin thinking about brightening their smiles this time of year. A whiter smile is one just one visit away
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Happy Fourth of July
posted: Jun. 29, 2021.
Every year, Americans all over the world celebrate the birth of the country and its independence on the Fourth of July. There are countless ways that people celebrate and they
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Best Tips to Make Your Teeth Look Whiter
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Your teeth were once naturally white and bright. Wouldn't it be great to keep them that way all of your life? Unfortunately, everyday living can dim our smiles. Food, coffee,
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How can I protect my child's teeth during sports?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Sports are great for children for a variety of reasons. Children can develop their motor skills, learn how to solve conflicts and work together, and develop their work ethics. As
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A Beautiful Smile Is Precious And Priceless
posted: Apr. 03, 2018.
Did you know that the shape, shade, length and spacing of your teeth could significantly affect your smile? And our smiles can greatly affect our self-esteem and confidence. Common conditions Read more -
Digital X-Rays: Safer And Improved Diagnosis
posted: Mar. 07, 2018.
In 1895, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, a German scientist discovered the medical use of x-rays when he saw a picture of his wife's hand on a photographic plate. His wife's hand's Read more -
What Are Dental Implants?
posted: Feb. 26, 2018.
Dental implants offer people an alternative to the traditional ways of replacing missing teeth. The actual implant is an artificial root [anchor] made from synthetic material, usually titanium metal. There Read more -
The Headache Question
posted: Feb. 21, 2018.
Chronic symptoms of the head and neck can often be attributed to: • Headache -- the temporalis muscle (it closes and clenches the jaw) • Sinus pressure and pain -- the lateral pterygoid muscles Read more -
Preventing Gum Disease
posted: Feb. 18, 2018.
Periodontal [gum] disease will afflict 3 out of 4 adults after age 35, and it’s their major cause of tooth loss. Periodontal disease is the inflammation and infection of the Read more -
Help! I broke my tooth
posted: Feb. 14, 2018.
Almost every day we get a call from a patient who has broken a tooth, and generally it means that to save the tooth, we have to place a crown Read more -
Handling Dental Emergencies
posted: Feb. 12, 2018.
Dental emergencies may be categorized as toothaches, injuries or broken appliances. • Toothache If a toothache develops, using a brush and floss, clean the suspected area. Rinse with warm salt water. Do not Read more