Breathing interruption and chronic snoring are hallmark symptoms of a sleep apnea problem. At first this might just manifest as sleep quality problem and a nuisance to your spouse. Yet when sleep apnea goes unaddressed these respiratory issues can lead to worsening medical complications. As time goes on the breathing interruption that occurs on a nightly basis could start to... read more »
Maintaining a healthy mouth calls for several important steps. These steps include a consistent daily oral hygiene routine, using only high-quality oral care products, and making sure that you see our dentist, Dr. Stan Scalf for a routine dental checkup twice each year. One of Stan Scalf DMD’s dental hygienists will with a thorough cleaning, which will remove tartar, plaque,... read more »
If you wish to enhance your smile with a highly effective tooth restoration procedure, consider the use of a dental crown. Dental crowns are extremely effective because they not only seek to dramatically enhance the look of a tooth by adding customization options for its look and shape, but they can even be adjusted and fitted to ensure future damage... read more »
In order to ensure your smile is getting the very best healthcare treatment it deserves, all dental damage you may have needs to be assessed. If any teeth are damaged and your tooth enamel has been split or cracked, it will need to be repaired as soon as possible. If left untreated, bacteria will be able to seep into... read more »
Everyone wants a beautiful and radiant smile to show in social situations, but many patients struggle with cosmetic imperfections in their smiles such as stains and discoloration caused by dental fillings. The good news is that cosmetic dentistry can help them find the cosmetic solutions they need to enjoy the smiles they have always wanted. At Stan Scalf DMD, our... read more »
It is a good idea to assume that tooth hazards can happen at any time. Even though your teeth and gums are often well protected if you take the necessary steps, there's always more you could be doing to prevent further oral accidents or injuries from occurring. In addition, it's always a good idea to have a tooth hazard... read more »
There are a variety of things that can cause a chip on one of your teeth. This can come in the form of something traumatic like a sports injury, or suffering from a hard fall around the house. At the same time, people who grind their teeth at night on a frequent basis, or who have a bad habit of improvising... read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Unfortunately, that’s not always the case for your smile. There are many things that can damage the teeth and gums. However, if you’re careful, you can maintain a top-notch holiday smile. This is by protecting it. To help you, our dentist, Dr. Stan Scalf, has some tips. First, keep up on oral... read more »
Periodontal disease is often promoted by hardened tartar left in your mouth by inconsistent oral hygiene practices. Early signs of the mild gum inflammation of gingivitis might involve gums that bleed easily or look inflamed and bad breath problems. Without treatment from a dentist like Dr. Stan Scalf, gingivitis can gradually worsen into the more severe form of periodontal disease... read more »
Athletic injuries and automotive collisions that result in a hard blow to the mouth can sometimes carry enough force to knock out multiple teeth. Even if these teeth could be saved by an emergency root canal, other medical treatment might take priority. This could end up requiring the remaining dental roots to be extracted during emergency care. Once you have... read more »