We call it infection whenever a bacteria, virus or fungus invades your body. Intact skin serves as one of the body’s best protections against microbes. In terms of our mouths, healthy, tight gums serve as that protection. But when our gums are bugged-up from poor oral hygiene, smoking, diabetes or
Diabetes and Your Dental Health
Diabetes and Your Dental Health While we may not realize it, dental health is linked to so many other health areas in our lives. In fact, dental health can often be a precursor to health problems that are lurking underneath the surface, or other health problems can lead to bad dental health. It’s a
Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Signs and Symptoms of Sleep Apnea 1. Snoring: Loud, chronic snoring is one of the most frequently cited symptoms of sleep apnea. Snoring is the vibration in the upper respiratory airways during sleep. It is caused by partial blockage or obstructions as air is being restricted from moving easily
Sleep Apnea & Dental Health
If you’re struggling with snoring or other sleeping issues, you may have a condition that is called sleep apnea. Over 18 million American struggle with this issue—and many of them don’t even know that it’s happening! And what can be surprising to learn is that your dental health may be affecting
Safe Teeth Whitening
Safe Ways to Whiten Your Teeth We all want whiter teeth. A beautiful, clean, white smile is something that we all crave in this day and age. So what are the best practices for whitening teeth? While there are many trends and suggestions, we wanted to give you our professional opinions as dentists
Tooth Sensitivity and Cold Weather
Tips for Teeth Sensitivity in the Cold Weather While Colorado has been having a relatively mild winter this year, the cold still always brings complaints by some of our clients—namely, teeth sensitivity in the cold weather. Anyone who has had teeth sensitivity due to the cold knows that it’s truly
Water Flossing with the Water Pik
An Alternative Way to Floss: Water Flossing As dental professionals, Victory Dental Group speaks with numerous people per day about the need to floss in order to maintain healthy gums, the foundation of your teeth. And while traditional string flossing has been predominant, an alternative was
What Are Dental Implants and How Do They Work?
So You're Going To Need A Dental Implant... The need to replace missing or lost teeth is not a new concern, there is evidence that Ancient China and Egypt have been experimenting with tooth replacement for thousands of years. Transplanted human teeth, bamboo, ivory and even precious metals have