Halloween has its many attributes: creative costumes, extreme candy consumption, and the time of year that’s arguably a dentist’s worst nightmare. As much as everyone loves candy, it’s a well-known fact that overconsuming sugar, especially …
Pregnancy and Oral Care
You know that oral hygiene is important to maintain throughout your life, but what about during pregnancy? There are some very good reasons to take even better care of your teeth while you’re pregnant because …
How Often to Brush, Floss, and Have Your Teeth Cleaned
Preventive dental care is essential for good oral health. By going to the dentist regularly and practicing good oral hygiene habits at home, you can lower your risk for tooth decay and gum disease. Here’s …
The Pros and Cons of Dental Bridges
There are three potential solutions for replacing missing teeth: dentures, fixed partial dentures, and dental implants. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, but today we’re going to focus on the pros and cons of …
Do You Have TMJ? 3 Symptoms Not to Ignore
Have you ever had pain in your jaw? Ever had difficulty chewing? If so, it is possible that you had temporomandibular joint disorder, or commonly known as TMJ. These joints are found on both sides …
Why Choose a CEREC Crown?
My name is Dr. Kevin Coughlin owner of Ascent Dental Care and one of the first dentist in the United States to purchase a CEREC unit in the early 1990’s. A lot has happened since …
Reasons To Invest in Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you know anyone who wants ugly teeth? Of course not, so why do some many people have less than an ideal smile… There are many reasons but some that you may not have considered …
Considerations For Smile Makeover
At ADC our goal is more than beautiful teeth, it is creating a perfect marriage between your face, skin complexion, lips and gingival or gum tissue. If all these factors are not addressed, then creating …